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Coast to Crest Trail – Lake Hodges loop from Rancho Bernardo

Coast to Crest Trail – Lake Hodges loop from Rancho Bernardo

Moderate

4.6

(7976)

13,190

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Coast to Crest Trail – Lake Hodges loop from Rancho Bernardo

03:04

42.1km

420m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.6 km

Mule Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Mule Hill was the site of a battle in the Mexican-American War on December 7th, 1846.

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13.3 km

This Trailhead leads to the Mule Hill Trail. On the trail, you will find interesting historic sights related to the battle that took place here in 1846 and views of the surrounding valley and mountains.

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15.1 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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17.7 km

Lake Hodges

Highlight • Lake

Lake Hodges is a beautiful reservoir with 27 miles of shoreline and fantastic views. It supplies water to some nearby districts and is a refreshing landmark traveling along the Coast to Crest Trail.

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20.7 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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27.2 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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28.0 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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38.4 km

David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge is the longest stress ribbon bridge in the world and runs over the San Dieguito River/Lake Hodges.

The bridge gates open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. daily.

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42.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

10.2 km

6.95 km

4.58 km

2.29 km

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

14.7 km

1.94 km

1.64 km

509 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Mule Hill

Mule Hill Trailhead

Coast to Crest Trail

Lake Hodges

Lake Hodges Trail

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

Hodges Dam

David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge

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