Otay River – Pond 10 Bird Mural loop from Chula Vista

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Otay River – Pond 10 Bird Mural loop from Chula Vista

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Otay River – Pond 10 Bird Mural loop from Chula Vista

01:13

21.3km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 6.74 km for 43 m

After 8.46 km for 22 m

After 9.86 km for 138 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.77 km

Swiss Park Staging Area

Highlight • Rest Area

This Staging area and trailhead is a good starting point for a hike through the Otay Valley Regional Park. There is parking at the staging area.

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6.81 km

Bayshore Bikeway – Salt Flats Section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the Bayshore Bikeway passes through the property of the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. You actually get to run by ponds in the refuge the whole …

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8.47 km

Otay River

Highlight • River

This section of the Otay River runs along the Bayshore Bikeway and the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It is one of the last sections before the river empties into the San Diego Bay.

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9.93 km

Pond 10 Bird Mural

Highlight • Monument

Ducks, waders, and shorebird mural next to the wetland with several former salt ponds that are being restored to natural marshes

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11.4 km

South Bay Marina Biological Study Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just along the bike trail this South Bay Marina Biology Study Area provides access and information about the marsh and wetland biology, birdlife information panels, benches, and trails out into the wetland.

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12.3 km

San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This section of the Silver Strand Trail goes past the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge and offers views of diverse coastal habitats, and pristine wetlands. This is a beautiful …

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15.9 km

San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Natural

The San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife refuge that was created to protect San Diego's historic coastal salt marsh and mudflat habitat. The refuge is home to …

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