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Otay Valley Regional Park – Otay Mountain loop from Palomar Street

Otay Valley Regional Park – Otay Mountain loop from Palomar Street

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3.3

(7)

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Otay Valley Regional Park – Otay Mountain loop from Palomar Street

04:37

70.9km

1,240m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 30, 2026

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Otay Mountain Wilderness

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.51 km

Otay River

Highlight • River

This 25 mile river runs from San Miguel Mountain to Imperial Beach and is home to lots of local wildlife. You can see some nice views of the river as …

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6.22 km

Otay Valley Regional Park

Highlight • Forest

This park stands as one of the largest open spaces in the South Bay of San Diego County, stretching across approximately 11 miles. It has miles of trails, with the …

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35.2 km

Otay Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Long steep climb. The views from the top are amazing and you can see San Diego on one side and Mexico in the other.

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35.3 km

Doghouse Junction

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Otay Mountain Truck Trail intersects with the Minnewawa Truck Trail here at Doghouse Junction. This isn't the technical summit, but some of the best views on the entire mountain …

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70.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

20.4 km

9.47 km

5.54 km

2.70 km

2.38 km

Surfaces

31.5 km

28.9 km

4.80 km

4.12 km

1.61 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Sunday 31 May

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Otay Valley Regional Park – Otay Mountain loop from Palomar Street

Otay River

Otay Valley Regional Park

Otay Mountain

Doghouse Junction

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