Coast to Crest Trail – Lake Hodges loop from Rancho Bernardo

Coast to Crest Trail – Lake Hodges loop from Rancho Bernardo

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4.9

(9669)

9,670

riders

Coast to Crest Trail – Lake Hodges loop from Rancho Bernardo

04:21

52.0km

650m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.59 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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6.21 km

Lake Hodges

Highlight • Lake

Lake Hodges is a beautiful reservoir with 27 miles of shoreline and fantastic views. It supplies water to some nearby districts and is a refreshing landmark traveling along the Coast to Crest Trail.

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9.23 km

Lake Hodges Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is mostly flat and winds along the west bank of Lake Hodges, offering views of the water and the dam along the way.

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13.0 km

Hodges Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Lake Drive passes through the community of Del Dios and runs along Lake Hodges to the dam, offering scenic views of the lake and countryside. This road is also used …

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16.7 km

Hodges Flume Rest Area

Highlight • Historical Site

watch out for rattlesnakes; all over these trails...

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19.3 km

Santa Fe Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Santa Fe Valley Trail is a 3.6-mile trail in the San Dieguito River Park. Parking is available at the San Dieguito River Park staging area. The trail starts near …

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20.8 km

Fire Road Switchback Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

the switchbacks take a little skill to turn and stay seated on bike; fun once you get the hang of it...

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23.6 km

Lusardi Creek Preserve

Nature Reserve

48.9 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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52.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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