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Coast to Crest Trail - North Shore Lake Hodges

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Easy/Intermediate
 4.0 (52) RECOMMENDED ROUTE
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …Escondido
  5. Lake Hodges
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“A great all-around trail for all abilities. ”

David Hekel
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15.6

Miles

25.1

KM

40%

Singletrack

424' 129 m

High

323' 99 m

Low

407' 124 m

Up

407' 124 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Family Friendly A wide path and an easy grade with beautiful views and access to nearby restaurants and amenities.

Overview

The San Dieguito River Parks North Shore trail system surrounds Lake Hodges in North County San Diego, providing year-round good riding in the scenic California inland valleys. This route is a terrific option for families and riders of all abilities as there are always options to stay on the fire road with access to more challenging singletrack trails, too.

Description

The ride predominantly follows hard packed doubletrack, but there is some tight singletrack for a few a couple of miles before you get to Lake Hodges Dam. Most of the trail is beginner to intermediate with some technical areas. This is the most popular trail within the SDRP due to its ease of riding and close proximity to trailheads and staging areas.

If you want to see Lake Hodges, this trail will take you on a tour of the whole North Shore. If you're feeling hungry along the way, stop at Hernandez Hideaway, a nice little Mexican restaurant just off the trail on the way towards the dam.

If you're looking for a longer ride, keep going past the dam and link up to the Coast to Crest Trail: Del Dios Gorge and Santa Fe Valley to the ride.

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Land Manager: San Dieguito River Park

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David Hekel
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 52 votes

#1

in Lake Hodges

#353

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  4.0 from 52 votes
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#1

in Lake Hodges

#51

in California

#353

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Awesome views of Lake Hodges after the winter rains.
May 4, 2017 near Escondido, CA
At the Lake Hodges lookout.
Mar 12, 2016 near Escondido, CA
Refuel at the Dam
Jan 22, 2021 near Rancho…, CA
Great views at the Dam
Jan 22, 2021 near Rancho…, CA
View of Del Dios Gorge from Lake Hodges Dam.
Jul 2, 2014 near Rancho…, CA
North Shore Lake Hodges Trail meadow.
Nov 10, 2014 near Escondido, CA

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Jun 6, 2020
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