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Hodges Dam – Fire Road Switchback Viewpoint loop from Del Dios

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Hodges Dam – Fire Road Switchback Viewpoint loop from Del Dios

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Hodges Dam – Fire Road Switchback Viewpoint loop from Del Dios

02:04

23.1km

260m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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152 m

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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3.86 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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5.54 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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7.53 km

Hodges Flume Rest Area

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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8.68 km

Del Dios Gorge Trailhead

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This Trailhead starts the Del Dios Gorge Trail, which runs around the San Dieguito River and up to Lake Hodges and forms part of the Coast to Crest Trail.

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10.1 km

Santa Fe Valley Trail

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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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11.6 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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23.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

7.59 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

334 m

< 100 m

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Hodges Dam – Fire Road Switchback Viewpoint loop from Del Dios

Lake Hodges Trail

Hodges Dam

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

Hodges Flume Rest Area

Del Dios Gorge Trailhead

Santa Fe Valley Trail

Fire Road Switchback Viewpoint

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