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Torrey Pines Climb – Duck Pond loop from Pacific Highlands Ranch

Torrey Pines Climb – Duck Pond loop from Pacific Highlands Ranch

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Torrey Pines Climb – Duck Pond loop from Pacific Highlands Ranch

01:54

39.0km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.92 km for 110 m

After 11.6 km for 99 m

After 23.8 km for 151 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.98 km

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

Highlight • Cafe

Great spot to stop for a pick-me-up during a long ride. The café boasts arguably one of the best outdoor patios in the area, with an incredible view of Torrey Pines State Reserve. It's an ideal location to enjoy a light breakfast or lunch while you soak in some sunshine.

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11.6 km

Torrey Pines State Beach (North End)

Highlight • Beach

This broad, sandy beach stretches for 4-1/2 miles and is a very popular place for swimming, surfing and fishing. The bluffs above the beach are particularly pretty, but they sometimes collapse or release rockslides. Officials recommend staying at least 10 feet away from the bottom of cliffs and bluffs.

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15.1 km

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Torrey Pines State Park in La Jolla, California, is renowned for its stunning coastal landscapes, rare Torrey Pine trees, and diverse wildlife. Visitors enjoy hiking trails with breathtaking ocean views.

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17.6 km

Torrey Pines Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of the best and beautiful places to do hill repeats. From the golf driving range at top of Torrey Pines to the stop light at Del Mar Heights and back is 6.2 miles. If you've got some time shoot for 10 round.

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23.9 km

UCSD Granite Bear

Highlight • Monument

Located in the center of the Academic Courtyard, this fantastic bear sculpture, composed of eight granite stones sourced from the surrounding area, stands 23 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 180 tons. Initially proposed in 2001, the sculpture was assembled and completed in 2005. While the bear may seem straightforward, its transportation and engineering were relatively complex.

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35.4 km

Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Right on the edge of the SR-56 Bike Path is the Duck Pond where you can often see turtles sunning themselves right on the concrete edge of the trail. This delightful sight is a must-stop for any nature-lover to snap a photo or two of these animals hilariously (and sometimes precariously!) balanced on the edge of the bike path.

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39.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

2.85 km

1.14 km

1.02 km

432 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

1.58 km

403 m

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Thursday 20 August

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Torrey Pines Climb – Duck Pond loop from Pacific Highlands Ranch

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

Torrey Pines State Beach (North End)

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Torrey Pines Climb

UCSD Granite Bear

Duck Pond

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