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San Diego County

Palomar Mountain Climb – Kica Mik Overlook loop from Funner

Bike touring routes & trails

San Diego County

Palomar Mountain Climb – Kica Mik Overlook loop from Funner

Hard

4.6

(7313)

8,670

riders

Palomar Mountain Climb – Kica Mik Overlook loop from Funner

05:56

76.4km

2,100m

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: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cleveland National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.91 km

Palomar Mountain Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Palomar Mountain is located in the heart of the Cleveland National Forest, offering a beautiful and rugged landscape for cyclists. As you ascend, you'll pass through dense forests, with towering …

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24.6 km

Kica Mik Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kica Mik Overlook is a great spot to catch your breath after the steady climb up Mount Lemmon Highway. The overlook gives you a wide view across the desert and …

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3

38.2 km

Lake Henshaw Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lake Henshaw was built in 1925 for agricultural purposes and provides water to the San Luis Rey River which ends in Oceanside. Part of the water also goes into Dixon Lake. 43,000 acres of land are protected.

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53.7 km

Palomar Mountain

Highlight • Summit

There are many ways up Palomar Mountain, all doable on a road bike.

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76.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.7 km

16.1 km

7.07 km

545 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.0 km

295 m

142 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,620 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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