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Coast to Crest Trail – Lake Hodges loop from San Elijo Hills

Coast to Crest Trail – Lake Hodges loop from San Elijo Hills

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3.0

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Coast to Crest Trail – Lake Hodges loop from San Elijo Hills

04:14

59.5km

800m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: July 1, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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15.0 km

Santa Fe Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 a private golf club, with a narrow single track running alongside a chain link fence. It then passes under a bridge and includes several wooden footbridges over creeks. As you continue, you get nice views of the riverbed and might see wildflowers in the spring and summer. The trail features gentle switchbacks out of the riverbed that help make the climb manageable and leads to a great view at the top. Leashed dogs are allowed, but for the safety of pets and people, be aware that rattlesnakes do live in the area. This is a popular spot for hikers, so please be respectful when riding this trail.

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16.5 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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28.7 km

Small waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

This waterfall is a refreshing feature along the Piedras Pintadas Trail. It is small, but it is worth looking out for!

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31.3 km

David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge is the longest stress ribbon bridge in the world and runs over the San Dieguito River/Lake Hodges.

The bridge gates open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. daily.

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32.0 km

Coast to Crest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great "quick ride" to get your blood flowing. You can stretch it for for miles in either direction. The Coast to Crest Trail just keeps getting better and better!

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34.6 km

Lake Hodges

Highlight • Lake

Lake Hodges is a beautiful reservoir with 27 miles of shoreline and fantastic views. It supplies water to some nearby districts and is a refreshing landmark traveling along the Coast to Crest Trail.

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37.6 km

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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41.1 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 as part of the Coast to Crest Trail. Hodges Dam was constructed in 1918; the reservoir is a key feature of this route. The trail is a mix of hard-packed doubletrack and some tighter singletrack near the dam, great for beginner and intermediate riders. It is popular for its ease and proximity to trailheads and rewarding views of the dam.

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59.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

15.1 km

13.6 km

10.9 km

4.29 km

132 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

26.1 km

3.57 km

277 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

27°C

18°C

13 %

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