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Coast to Crest Trail – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Encinitas Station

Coast to Crest Trail – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Encinitas Station

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13,261

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Coast to Crest Trail – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Encinitas Station

07:38

113km

1,220m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: April 21, 2026

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Swami's State Marine Conservation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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57.8 km

Lake Hodges

Highlight • Lake

Lake Hodges is a beautiful reservoir with 27 miles of shoreline and fantastic views. It supplies water to some nearby districts and is a refreshing landmark traveling along the Coast to Crest Trail.

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64.0 km

Mule Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Mule Hill was the site of a battle in the Mexican-American War on December 7th, 1846.

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73.3 km

Coast to Crest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great "quick ride" to get your blood flowing. You can stretch it for for miles in either direction. The Coast to Crest Trail just keeps getting better and better!

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79.6 km

Lake Hodges Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is mostly flat and winds along the west bank of Lake Hodges, offering views of the water and the dam along the way.

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83.1 km

Hodges Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Lake Drive passes through the community of Del Dios and runs along Lake Hodges to the dam, offering scenic views of the lake and countryside. This road is also used …

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90.8 km

Fire Road Switchback Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

the switchbacks take a little skill to turn and stay seated on bike; fun once you get the hang of it...

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93.1 km

Lusardi Creek Preserve

Nature Reserve

107 km

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve

Highlight • Natural

The San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve spans 979 acres and includes a lagoon formed by the convergence of Escondido and La Orilla Creeks with the Pacific Ocean. It's a favorite …

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111 km

Swami's Seaside Park

Highlight • Beach

This beach is a Mecca for surfers and known by many surfing events. A good place to look at the sea and watch the surfers.

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113 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.5 km

34.7 km

15.1 km

7.08 km

3.90 km

1.03 km

426 m

Surfaces

55.8 km

44.8 km

10.7 km

1.32 km

139 m

Elevation

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Coast to Crest Trail – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Encinitas Station

Lake Hodges

Mule Hill

Coast to Crest Trail

Lake Hodges Trail

Hodges Dam

Fire Road Switchback Viewpoint

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve

Swami's Seaside Park

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