Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 21, 2025

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42.1 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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43.8 km

Rattlesnake Viewpoint – View of Lake Hodges Dam and San Dieguito River

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This viewpoint gets its name from the rock wall that winds around in the shape of a snake. Here, you'll find stunning views of Lake Hodges Dam and the San Dieguito River, along with a Pipe Scope Sculpture.

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51.8 km

Rancho Santa Fe

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Rancho Santa Fe has a rich history that stretches back 175 years. In 1840, Mexican Governor Pio Pico granted land to Juan Osuna, who would become the first mayor of …

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61.2 km

Cardiff by the Sea

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Cardiff-by-the-Sea, often called Cardiff, is a lovely coastal community bordered by the Pacific Ocean, with a great beach and beautiful lagoon to the south. With a population under 12,000, Cardiff …

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61.5 km

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve

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The San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve spans 979 acres and includes a lagoon formed by the convergence of Escondido and La Orilla Creeks with the Pacific Ocean. It's a favorite …

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64.2 km

Coastal Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Coastal Rail Trail runs parallel to train tracks, but this parkway was finished in November 2005. It is 0.7 miles long in the heart of Carlsbad Village. The length …

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69.2 km

Ponto State Beach Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ponto State Beach is a massive piece of undeveloped coastline. This official overlook area at the top of the stairs looks out over one of the widest beaches in America.

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79.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.3 km

19.5 km

4.31 km

1.05 km

248 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

69.2 km

8.11 km

1.93 km

348 m

Elevation

Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (undefined)

Weather

Thursday 20 November

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Hodges Dam

Rattlesnake Viewpoint – View of Lake Hodges Dam and San Dieguito River

Rancho Santa Fe

Cardiff by the Sea

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve

Coastal Rail Trail

Ponto State Beach Overlook

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