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United States
California
San Diego County
Escondido

Coast to Crest Trail – Hodges Dam loop from Escondido Transit Center

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
California
San Diego County
Escondido

Coast to Crest Trail – Hodges Dam loop from Escondido Transit Center

Moderate

2.6

(29)

97

riders

Coast to Crest Trail – Hodges Dam loop from Escondido Transit Center

04:06

55.2km

600m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.0 km for 185 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.5 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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2

16.6 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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3

20.3 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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4

22.0 km

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

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

24.0 km

Hodges Flume Rest Area

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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6

26.6 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 …

Tip by

7

28.1 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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36.8 km

Reserves Nature path

Forest

37.4 km

Reseres Nature path

Forest

10

42.6 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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B

55.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

12.4 km

9.10 km

8.09 km

7.30 km

1.28 km

454 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

21.3 km

6.37 km

2.11 km

839 m

731 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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