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Moonlight Beach Overlook – San Elijo Road Climb loop from Encinitas Station

Moonlight Beach Overlook – San Elijo Road Climb loop from Encinitas Station

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4.8

(9206)

9,207

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Moonlight Beach Overlook – San Elijo Road Climb loop from Encinitas Station

05:05

101km

1,520m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 585 m for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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615 m

Moonlight Beach Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Situated in Encinitas, north of San Diego, Moonlight Beach earned its name from midnight picnics held there in the 1900s. Renowned for surfing and beach volleyball, it offers ample parking, restrooms, lifeguards, and a surf station, despite its modest size.

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29.6 km

Hodgee

Highlight • Monument

When cycling Lake Drive and hiking / biking Lake Hodges, you must say hi to Hodgee!

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34.5 km

Rattlesnake Viewpoint – View of Lake Hodges Dam and San Dieguito River

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint gets its name from the rock wall that winds around in the shape of a snake. Here, you'll find stunning views of Lake Hodges Dam and the San Dieguito River, along with a Pipe Scope Sculpture.

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46.1 km

Rancho Santa Fe

Highlight • Settlement

Rancho Santa Fe has a rich history that stretches back 175 years. In 1840, Mexican Governor Pio Pico granted land to Juan Osuna, who would become the first mayor of …

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48.8 km

San Dieguito Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

San Dieguito Reservoir is located in the middle of Rancho Santa Fe. Since it holds drinking water the entire lake is encircled by a fence. It receives its water from Lake Hodges.

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79.7 km

San Elijo Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Great steady climb for hill reps on the back side of Double Peak.

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83.3 km

Double Peak

Highlight • Summit

Double Peak is an exposed mountain with great views. Typical views include Santa Ana Mountains, Camp Pendleton, the Palomar Mountains, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, and Escondido. On a very clear …

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101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.6 km

42.8 km

2.89 km

1.20 km

241 m

234 m

116 m

Surfaces

95.9 km

4.35 km

685 m

221 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 10 May

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Moonlight Beach Overlook – San Elijo Road Climb loop from Encinitas Station

Moonlight Beach Overlook

Hodgee

Rattlesnake Viewpoint – View of Lake Hodges Dam and San Dieguito River

Rancho Santa Fe

San Dieguito Reservoir

San Elijo Road Climb

Double Peak

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