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Lake Cuyamaca – Chambers Park Campground loop from Horseshoe Pit

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United States

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San Diego County

Lake Cuyamaca – Chambers Park Campground loop from Horseshoe Pit

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Lake Cuyamaca – Chambers Park Campground loop from Horseshoe Pit

02:55

42.3km

770m

Cycling

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: May 21, 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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Parking

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21.1 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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21.5 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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29.7 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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33.4 km

Jess Martin Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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34.6 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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34.6 km

Downtown Julian

Highlight • Settlement

Cute town in the mountains, famous for it's pie and cider! It can be pretty touristy, but a super fun destination.

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42.3 km

Wildflowers of William Heise County Park

Highlight • Natural

The road into William Heise County Park winds through oak woodlands with a steady elevation gain. Once inside, you’ll find shaded picnic spots, restrooms, and a cool forest setting—a big …

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42.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

14.0 km

7.71 km

Surfaces

37.9 km

3.48 km

951 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,480 m)

Lowest point (1,070 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Lake Cuyamaca – Chambers Park Campground loop from Horseshoe Pit

Lake Cuyamaca

Chambers Park Campground

Inspiration Point

Jess Martin Park

Julien - "The Village of Apple Pie"

Downtown Julian

Wildflowers of William Heise County Park

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