Lake Cuyamaca – Chambers Park Campground loop from Pine Hills

Lake Cuyamaca – Chambers Park Campground loop from Pine Hills

Moderate

3.5

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Lake Cuyamaca – Chambers Park Campground loop from Pine Hills

01:59

36.1km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness

Cleveland National Forest

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17.1 km

Lake Cuyamaca

Highlight • Lake

Lake Cuyamaca is a picturesque 110-acre reservoir nestled in the Cuyamaca Mountains. Created in the 1880s to supply water to the city of San Diego, it now serves as a recreational haven for fishing, boating, and picnicking.

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17.5 km

Chambers Park Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

This is one of the three campsites available at Lake Cuyamaca. You can choose between RV or tent camping, and they provide electric and water hookups, as well as bathrooms …

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17.5 km

Lake Cuyamaca Tent Camp site

Highlight • Rest Area

There isn't free parking along the route any more. This site is $10 like everywhere else and you get safe parking, nice picnic tables, and most importantly...really clean bathrooms! A good place to start and stop the ride.

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25.8 km

Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

A quick and easy stop with big views for minimal effort. Inspiration Point sits right off Highway 79, just south of Julian. From the overlook, you get sweeping views over …

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29.4 km

Jess Martin Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Water stop! If you go through town, you can fill up water here.

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30.5 km

Julien - "The Village of Apple Pie"

Highlight • Cafe

Mom's Pie House is a full 12 miles from the Pacific Crest Trail. Why is it still worth taking the detour? As a nice tradition, you'll be served a slice …

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