Tiki Hut – Sweet Water River Trail loop from Cockatoo Grove

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Tiki Hut – Sweet Water River Trail loop from Cockatoo Grove

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Tiki Hut – Sweet Water River Trail loop from Cockatoo Grove

03:31

39.3km

620m

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 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.09 km

Lake View Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There are a few different paths that go by the name "Sweetwater Park Trail," so some of the trails go by second names. This particular section of trail is located …

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9.48 km

Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The Sweetwater Summit Regional Park offers some nice views of the Sweetwater Reservoir and entrance to a couple of hiking trails, picnic areas and campgrounds.

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9.72 km

Sweetwater Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Sweetwater Reservoir is a man-made lake created by the Sweetwater Dam in 1888. It is a popular location for hiking and you can enjoy awesome scenery and wildlife in the surrounding trails.

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11.5 km

Sweetwater Reservoir trail system

Highlight • Trail

The trails bordering Sweetwater Reservoir are mostly smooth dirt paths. Most of the intersections are marked, but the lesser used trails get overgrown at times. As you run closer to …

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13.9 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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13.9 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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19.7 km

Sweet Water River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

What a great trail for beginners. There are only a couple of spots where you may need to dismount to push up a rugged hill.

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34.2 km

Proctor Valley Natural Resource Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

This area is the northernmost part of Otay Ranch and the southern part of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge. The scenic views of rolling hills and well-maintained trails make it a highly popular biking area.

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