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Lake Cuyamaca – Lake Cuyamaca loop from Alpine

Lake Cuyamaca – Lake Cuyamaca loop from Alpine

Hard

12

riders

Lake Cuyamaca – Lake Cuyamaca loop from Alpine

08:18

100km

2,120m

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 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 61.7 km for 71 m

After 79.8 km for 219 m

After 80.1 km for 218 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.24 km

Gravel Climb Near Poser Mountain Railroad Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Bring your legs. Grade is steady with no surprises.

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2

55.2 km

Lake Cuyamaca

Highlight • Lake

Lake Cuyamaca is a picturesque 110-acre reservoir nestled in the Cuyamaca Mountains. Created in the 1880s to supply water to the city of San Diego, it now serves as a recreational haven for fishing, boating, and picnicking.

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3

56.8 km

Lake Cuyamaca

Highlight • Lake

Lake Cuyamaca is a reservoir in San Diego County. The reservoir was created in 1888 to provide water for the city of San Diego.Today, the lake is used for fishing and there is a campground on the shore.

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4

58.5 km

Camp Hual-Cu-Cuish Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This camp was first developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930’s and was used by local scouts until recently. Camp Hual-cu-Cuish represented one of the best examples …

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5

66.9 km

Dyar House Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The Dyar house was built in 1923, had two-stories, and measured 60' by 35′. There were six bedrooms upstairs and two full baths. The basement contained a wood burning furnace …

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6

73.7 km

Thousand Trails Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Really friendly staff, great place to grab some refreshments

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7

77.7 km

Sweetwater River Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful and easy trail at Sweetwater River.

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8

80.0 km

Dead Horse Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Small waterfall along Sweetwater River.

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B

100 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.6 km

17.2 km

9.86 km

9.38 km

6.20 km

5.86 km

140 m

Surfaces

50.6 km

42.4 km

6.39 km

931 m

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

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