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Lake Hodges – Mule Hill loop from Cal State San Marcos

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Lake Hodges – Mule Hill loop from Cal State San Marcos

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Lake Hodges – Mule Hill loop from Cal State San Marcos

07:17

99.4km

1,130m

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: February 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.9 km for 148 m

After 17.2 km for 148 m

After 19.3 km for 109 m

After 22.1 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.4 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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17.1 km

View of I-15

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice lookout point over I-15. Just think of all the traffic you don't have to mess with while you're on a bike!

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18.5 km

Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead

Highlight • Historical Site

This Historic farmhouse was established in 1870, and is a glimpse in to the life of San Diego's pioneer settlers. It is open for tours most Sundays.

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20.7 km

Kit Carson Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Kit Carson Park is a popular public park on the outskirts of Escondido. There are trails, ponds, sporting fields, and lots of amenities. It's also pretty easy to connect the …

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22.9 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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67.7 km

San Diego archaeological center

Highlight • Historical Site

Mon-fri 9-4. Sat 10-2. Bathrooms & water accessible outside without a ticket. Picnic area with shade. nice museum

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81.6 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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99.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

22.3 km

21.3 km

19.4 km

9.54 km

650 m

196 m

Surfaces

65.2 km

25.2 km

6.18 km

2.25 km

549 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Lake Hodges – Mule Hill loop from Cal State San Marcos

Lake Hodges

View of I-15

Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead

Kit Carson Park

Mule Hill

San Diego archaeological center

Mule Hill Trailhead

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