Mule Hill – Coast to Crest Trail loop from Mershops North County

Mule Hill – Coast to Crest Trail loop from Mershops North County

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Mule Hill – Coast to Crest Trail loop from Mershops North County

01:42

22.4km

150m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.0 km for 353 m

After 19.6 km for 148 m

After 19.9 km for 148 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.08 km

Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead

Highlight • Historical Site

This Historic farmhouse was established in 1870, and is a glimpse in to the life of San Diego's pioneer settlers. It is open for tours most Sundays.

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2.60 km

Mule Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Mule Hill was the site of a battle in the Mexican-American War on December 7th, 1846.

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15.6 km

Lake Hodges

Highlight • Lake

This reservoir is owned by the city of San Diego, but it's a nice place for recreation too, with miles of shoreline trails and a little picnic area with about a dozen tables and some barbecues.

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17.3 km

David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge is the longest stress ribbon bridge in the world and runs over the San Dieguito River/Lake Hodges.

The bridge gates open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. daily.

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18.0 km

Coast to Crest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great "quick ride" to get your blood flowing. You can stretch it for for miles in either direction. The Coast to Crest Trail just keeps getting better and better!

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19.8 km

View of I-15

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice lookout point over I-15. Just think of all the traffic you don't have to mess with while you're on a bike!

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21.1 km

Mule Hill Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This Trailhead leads to the Mule Hill Trail. On the trail, you will find interesting historic sights related to the battle that took place here in 1846 and views of the surrounding valley and mountains.

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22.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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