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El Cajon

Sweetwater River – Lyons Valley Trading Post loop from El Cajon

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
San Diego County
El Cajon

Sweetwater River – Lyons Valley Trading Post loop from El Cajon

Hard

2.6

(2)

90

riders

Sweetwater River – Lyons Valley Trading Post loop from El Cajon

05:33

101km

1,660m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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After 35.1 km for 7.02 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

11.9 km

View of Lake Emma and Golf Course

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2

12.0 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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3

72.5 km

Lyons Valley Trading Post

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A small convenience store with an awesome shaded picnic area, a stage, bathroom (key provided inside store), jungle gym and other playground toys for kids. There are also plenty of …

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101 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.0 km

17.2 km

8.00 km

2.10 km

136 m

Surfaces

94.2 km

7.00 km

170 m

127 m

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Highest point (1,130 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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