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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaOtay Reservoir
Chula Vista, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonAll Year
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
This popular trail encircles the Lower Otay Lake. The trail itself can be completed as a 'lollipop' or it can be connected to other trails in the local network to create an all day epic ride. The trail is primarily singletrack and it pops out onto the dirt/gravel road in a couple spots. There are a few forks and off-shoots, but the overall trail scheme follows the path of the shoreline so a rider can't really get lost. The trail is frequently overgrown in the early spring and then gradually thins out later in the season as the foliage dries. There are a few small 'bridges' along the path on the western side of the lake and depending on the season their use may be necessary to avoid getting wet. Families and new riders will frequent this trail and it is occasionally used for organized races. The boat launch at the southwestern side of the lake has restroom facilities.
In 1897, the first Lower Otay Dam was completed by the Southern California Mountain Water Company. When full, Lower Otay Reservoir has 1,100 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 137.5 feet, and 25 shoreline miles. Lower Otay Reservoir has a water storage capacity of to 47,066.9 acre feet. Water levels are monitored weekly. The reservoir is the home of the United States Olympic Training center for rowing sports. A Curtiss SB2C Helldiver plane was spotted in the lake in February 2009 by a bass fisherman. On May 28, 1945, it had been on a practice bombing run from a nearby aircraft carrier when a stalled engine forced an emergency landing in the reservoir.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Lower Otay Lake Trail multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change19 ft
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Altitude min486 ft
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Altitude max524 ft
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Altitude start493 ft
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Altitude end512 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-11.8%
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Grade min8.7%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat4 miles
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Avg time00:35:35
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Avg reverse time00:48:38
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- < 1 month
- < 6 months
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- Downhill Only
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- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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