16.1 miles
Distance
1,009 ft
Climb
-1,011 ft
Descent
492 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
316 ft
Altitude min
336 ft
Altitude start
335 ft
Altitude end
-31.9%
Grade max
27.6%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat

This route is a good intermediate level introduction to the trails at Lake Hodges on both the north and south side of the lake without committing to going all the way out the dam and back.

Detailed Description
Hodges N&S Intermediate Loop is a 16 mile popular easy route located near Escondido California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 1,009 ft with a max elevation of 492 ft then descends -1,011 ft.
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Lake

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Stats

  • Distance
    16 miles
  • Altitude change
    -1 ft
  • Altitude min
    316 ft
  • Altitude start
    336 ft
  • Altitude end
    335 ft
  • Climb
    1,009 ft
  • Descent
    -1,011 ft
  • Grade max
    -31.9%
  • Grade min
    27.6%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles

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