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Alpine

Sweetwater River loop from Alpine

Hard

3.3

(29)

52

riders

Sweetwater River loop from Alpine

03:24

54.0km

560m

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: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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14.5 km

Sweetwater River

Highlight • River

The Sweetwater River is a small year-round stream that flows 55 miles from the Cuyamaca Mountains to the San Diego Bay.

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14.5 km

View of Lake Emma and Golf Course

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The Sweetwater River flows from Loveland Dam passing through Lake
Emma, where the river bends west and runs parallel to Dehesa Road. The lake is fenced off and access is …

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27.5 km

The Steele Canyon Bridge, also known as the Sweetwater River Bridge, is a beautiful landmark crossing the Sweetwater River. It is on the National Register of Historic places, and is …

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54.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.0 km

18.3 km

2.11 km

424 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.8 km

2.30 km

1.34 km

586 m

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