104 miles with 2,900 feet of elevation gain*
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[Interactive Course | enlarge]
[Route Profile]
Dana Point Century (Southbound) - Counties Visited:
Orange County and San Diego County
Dana Point Century (Southbound) - Cities/Towns Visited:
Dana Point, San Clemente, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and La Jolla
Dana Point Century (Southbound) - Climbs:
Mile 51 (cat. 4)
Dana Point Century (Southbound) - Stops (Self-Supported):
Mile 29 (Oceanside Harbor), 63 (Encinitas, Pannikin), and 75 (Oceanside Harbor)
Dana Point Century (Southbound) - Description:
This out-and-back ride starts in Dana Point Harbor and leads south along the Ocean. It passes through Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base (picture ID required) and visits the beach cities on the way to La Jolla. The halfway point is at the top of Torrey Pines, which can be climbed via the highway or state reserve.
The route can be shortened, common turnaround points include Oceanside (about 60 miles) and Encinitas (about 80 miles). The route can also be extended to San Diego, but in this case more urban riding is required.
Dana Point Century (Southbound) - Pictures:
[Dana Point Harbor]
[Oceanside Harbor]
[Torrey Pines]
Dana Point Century (Southbound) - Personal Notes:
This is one of my favorite training rides, especially early in the season to get in flat base miles.
Dana Point Century (Southbound) - Current Weather:
See also Dana Point Century (Northbound) and Dana Point Century (Eastbound).