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La Mesa

Lower Otay Reservoir – Otay Reservoir Dam loop from Spring Street

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Road cycling routes
United States
California
San Diego County
La Mesa

Lower Otay Reservoir – Otay Reservoir Dam loop from Spring Street

Moderate

3.4

(12)

92

riders

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: August 5, 2026

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After 37.9 km for 569 m

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Start point

Train Station

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1

9.21 km

Steele Canyon Bridge (Sweetwater River Bridge)

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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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2

24.3 km

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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3

38.2 km

Lower Otay Reservoir

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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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4

38.7 km

Otay Reservoir Dam

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61.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.6 km

15.9 km

11.7 km

1.83 km

655 m

429 m

415 m

Surfaces

58.4 km

2.14 km

597 m

170 m

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Monday 12 October

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60 %

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