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San Diego River Crossing – Old Mission Dam loop from Mission Trails Regional Park

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San Diego River Crossing – Old Mission Dam loop from Mission Trails Regional Park

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San Diego River Crossing – Old Mission Dam loop from Mission Trails Regional Park

01:03

13.0km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.12 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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821 m

Visitor's Center Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Along the Visitor's Center Loop Trail at Mission Trails Regional Park, you'll come across beautiful views and an exciting journey for mountain bikers. Be sure to wear waterproof shoes as creek crossings can get you slightly wet!

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1.20 km

San Diego River Crossing

Highlight • River

River crossing near the Visitor's Center. Can be nearly dry or full of storm runoff depending on the season. It's a nice bit of water in an otherwise dry area.

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2.52 km

Scenic View of Mission Trails Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mission Trails Regional Park spans 8,000 acres, comprising both natural and developed recreational areas. It stands as one of the largest urban parks in the United States, established in 1974. …

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3.32 km

Mission Trails Regional Park

Highlight • Natural

Mission Trails Regional Park spans 8,000 acres, comprising both natural and developed recreational areas. It stands as one of the largest urban parks in the United States, established in 1974. …

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5.21 km

Old Mission Dam

Highlight • Monument

This is a nationally registered historic landmark and a starting point for hikes into the surroundings. This is an excellent area for bird watching and just relaxing.

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6.30 km

Kumeyaay Grinding Rocks

Highlight • Historical Site

One of more than 30 Kumeyaay indigenous sites with the boundaries of Mission Trails Regional Park

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13.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.50 km

4.21 km

1.52 km

574 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

5.51 km

946 m

190 m

Elevation

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Friday 4 September

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San Diego River Crossing – Old Mission Dam loop from Mission Trails Regional Park

Visitor's Center Loop Trail

San Diego River Crossing

Scenic View of Mission Trails Regional Park

Mission Trails Regional Park

Old Mission Dam

Kumeyaay Grinding Rocks

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