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Otay Reservoir Dam – Lower Otay Reservoir loop from Cockatoo Grove

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Otay Reservoir Dam – Lower Otay Reservoir loop from Cockatoo Grove

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Otay Reservoir Dam – Lower Otay Reservoir loop from Cockatoo Grove

06:36

93.4km

1,740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 29, 2026

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6.07 km

Otay Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

Fun Easy Ride

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6.96 km

Upper Otay Reservoir Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There is a small network of dirt and wood chip trails and gravel service roads circling around the Upper Otay Reservoir. This little lake is much smaller than its lower …

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8.95 km

The Upper Otay Reservoir is a freshwater reservoir in San Diego County. It is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and offers opportunities for fishing, boating, bird watching, and different recreational activities …

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11.3 km

Lake in San Diego’s backcountry

Highlight • Lake

In the hinterland of San Diego there are some large lakes. Freshwater reserves and recreational fun

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22.8 km

Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area

Highlight • Canyon

Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area provides a 6,100-acre wildlife corridor between Otay Mountain and the Jamul Mountains. This mainly includes coastal sage scrub, chaparral, oak woodlands, riparian forests, freshwater marshes, and …

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86.9 km

Lower Otay Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lower Otay Reservoir is filled by the Otay River and a San Diego Aqueduct bringing water from the Colorado River. The dam attached to it is known as Savage Dam …

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93.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.7 km

29.3 km

9.36 km

3.08 km

565 m

437 m

Surfaces

89.3 km

3.56 km

597 m

< 100 m

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Otay Reservoir Dam – Lower Otay Reservoir loop from Cockatoo Grove

Otay Reservoir Dam

Upper Otay Reservoir Trail

Upper Otay Reservoir

Lake in San Diego’s backcountry

Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area

Lower Otay Reservoir

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