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Lower Otay Reservoir – Otay Reservoir Dam loop from Spring Street

Lower Otay Reservoir – Otay Reservoir Dam loop from Spring Street

Moderate

2.9

(18)

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Lower Otay Reservoir – Otay Reservoir Dam loop from Spring Street

03:04

61.5km

750m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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After 37.9 km for 569 m

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Start point

Train Station

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9.21 km

Steele Canyon Bridge (Sweetwater River Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

The Steele Canyon Bridge, also known as the Sweetwater River Bridge, is a beautiful landmark crossing the Sweetwater River. It is on the National Register of Historic places, and is no longer used for vehicles but is a great hiking, running or biking spot.

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24.3 km

Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area

Highlight • Canyon

Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area provides a 6,100-acre wildlife corridor between Otay Mountain and the Jamul Mountains. This mainly includes coastal sage scrub, chaparral, oak woodlands, riparian forests, freshwater marshes, and grasslands. The height range hovers between a low of 750' to 2,100'. There are official designated hiking trails for visitors to hike.

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38.2 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 and was built in 1918.

It is a beautiful landmark to hike around and enjoy the calm of the water.

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38.7 km

Otay Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

Fun Easy Ride

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61.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

15.9 km

12.0 km

1.83 km

655 m

429 m

415 m

Surfaces

58.4 km

2.14 km

597 m

170 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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Lower Otay Reservoir – Otay Reservoir Dam loop from Spring Street

Steele Canyon Bridge (Sweetwater River Bridge)

Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area

Lower Otay Reservoir

Otay Reservoir Dam

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