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Rock House Trailhead – Tiki Hut loop from Rancho San Diego

Rock House Trailhead – Tiki Hut loop from Rancho San Diego

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(4215)

8,960

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Rock House Trailhead – Tiki Hut loop from Rancho San Diego

03:17

37.5km

570m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

Waypoints

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Parking

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17.6 km

Upper Otay Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Upper Otay Reservoir is a freshwater reservoir in San Diego County. It is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and offers opportunities for fishing, boating, bird watching, and different recreational activities …

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18.3 km

Otay Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

Fun Easy Ride

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19.4 km

Upper Otay Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Upper Otay Reservoir is one of the smaller reservoirs in the San Diego area, but is a pretty landmark to hike around. It was built in 1959 as a hatchery and is also a good spot for fishing.

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25.0 km

Rock House Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead leads you up the Rock House Trail to Mother Miguel Mountain. It is a straightforward trail and one of the few in the area with some elevation gain.

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29.3 km

Gazebo With View of Sweetwater Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small hut is a great shaded spot to stop and admire a viewpoint of the south end of the Sweetwater Reservoir.

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29.3 km

Tiki Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is the perfect spot for a snack. Take a seat and enjoy the view.

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37.2 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 …

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37.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

12.0 km

3.78 km

3.66 km

3.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

6.95 km

1.13 km

764 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Rock House Trailhead – Tiki Hut loop from Rancho San Diego

Upper Otay Reservoir

Otay Reservoir Dam

Upper Otay Reservoir

Rock House Trailhead

Gazebo With View of Sweetwater Reservoir

Tiki Hut

Steele Canyon Bridge (Sweetwater River Bridge)

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