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Otay Reservoir Dam – Lower Otay Reservoir loop from Otay Ranch Town Center

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Otay Reservoir Dam – Lower Otay Reservoir loop from Otay Ranch Town Center

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(9746)

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Otay Reservoir Dam – Lower Otay Reservoir loop from Otay Ranch Town Center

01:26

19.4km

200m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.03 km

Otay Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

Fun Easy Ride

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8.87 km

East Otay Reservoir Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you will find a nice spot to admire the east side of the Lower Otay Reservoir and the Otay Mountain Wilderness. Since the east side trail ends here, it …

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12.5 km

Lower Otay Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lower Otay Reservoir is filled by the Otay River and a San Diego Aqueduct bringing water from the Colorado River. The dam attached to it is known as Savage Dam …

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14.0 km

View towards Otay Mountain Wilderness

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you hike along the northwest side of the Lower Otay Reservoir, you can admire picturesque views of the lake and the Otay Mountain Wilderness area in the distance.

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14.1 km

View of the Otay Mountain Wilderness from the Lower Otay Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The trails near the northern part of Lower Otay Reservoir offer great views towards the Otay Mountain Wilderness area. The reservoir is a common spot for runners and hikers with Otay Mountain as the backdrop.

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.34 km

7.92 km

1.26 km

788 m

143 m

Surfaces

9.17 km

9.02 km

909 m

318 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Otay Reservoir Dam – Lower Otay Reservoir loop from Otay Ranch Town Center

Otay Reservoir Dam

East Otay Reservoir Overlook

Lower Otay Reservoir

View towards Otay Mountain Wilderness

View of the Otay Mountain Wilderness from the Lower Otay Reservoir

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