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West Potrero Road – Escondido Beach loop from Military Pick-up Station

West Potrero Road – Escondido Beach loop from Military Pick-up Station

Hard

4.8

(6459)

16,744

riders

West Potrero Road – Escondido Beach loop from Military Pick-up Station

07:07

125km

2,450m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: July 10, 2026

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After 105 km for 2.20 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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19.2 km

West Potrero Road Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This stretch of West Potrero Road is incredibly scenic, offering breathtaking views whether you're traveling east toward the rolling hills or west toward the coastline. The winding path provides a perfect backdrop for picturesque sunsets, making it a delightful route for both a leisurely ride or a fast-paced descent.

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22.8 km

West Potrero Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful area, green everywhere

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31.2 km

Lake Eleanor Open Space

Nature Reserve

32.2 km

View of Lake Eleanor Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Lake Eleanor Open Space encompasses a 250-300 foot-high ridge between Lake Eleanor and the Las Virgenes Reservoir. There is a great view all along the ridge.

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50.2 km

SMMC Open Space

Nature Reserve

59.2 km

Escondido Beach

Highlight • Beach

Pretty and undeveloped quiet stretch of beach right off the Pacific Coast Hwy 1 without facilities or lifeguards. This access gate may be partly hidden by overhanging trees but it's just a few steps from the sidewalk to the sand. Escondido Beach extends westward along a narrow strip to the upscale Geffrey's Malibu restaurant. At the end is a second access but it has some 15 steps that make it less convenient for bikers.

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93.8 km

Leo Carrillo State Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

Leo Carrillo State Park is a 2,513-acre park on the Malibu coast and is part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. It offers swimming, surfing, fishing, as well as an inland campground and backcountry hiking trails.

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117 km

Thornhill-Broome Beach North overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here the wide wild beach stretches south for miles. Very little vegetation to slow down the often strong winds and the hills rising right behind on the other side of the coastal highway 1 can make this a barren experience, but the very basic campground is popular or just plain convenient, right off the road.

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119 km

Point Mugu Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Iconic rock formation that is popular with climbers. Formed when the road was built and is right on the water.

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120 km

Mugu Beach

Highlight • Beach

Soft sandy beach with some natural dunes. Public beach access, water and restrooms are available.

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125 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.4 km

21.5 km

17.4 km

5.00 km

768 m

242 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

103 km

19.8 km

2.40 km

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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West Potrero Road – Escondido Beach loop from Military Pick-up Station

West Potrero Road Descent

West Potrero Road

View of Lake Eleanor Ridge

Escondido Beach

Leo Carrillo State Park Beach

Thornhill-Broome Beach North overlook

Point Mugu Rock

Mugu Beach

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