Otay Reservoir Dam – Lyons Valley Trading Post loop from Cockatoo Grove

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Otay Reservoir Dam – Lyons Valley Trading Post loop from Cockatoo Grove

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Otay Reservoir Dam – Lyons Valley Trading Post loop from Cockatoo Grove

06:16

90.0km

1,690m

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: September 10, 2026

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Bus stop

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6.07 km

Otay Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

Fun Easy Ride

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7.84 km

Lake in San Diego’s backcountry

Highlight • Lake

In the hinterland of San Diego there are some large lakes. Freshwater reserves and recreational fun

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19.4 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 …

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55.3 km

Lyons Valley Trading Post

Highlight • Rest Area

A small convenience store with an awesome shaded picnic area, a stage, bathroom (key provided inside store), jungle gym and other playground toys for kids. There are also plenty of …

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69.6 km

Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area

Highlight • Canyon

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83.5 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 …

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