Dana Point - Palm Desert

130 miles with 9,000 feet of climbing
Dana Point to Palm Desert • Route Profile
Route Profile

Dana Point to Palm Desert • Climbs

Cat. 1: Mile 78
Cat. 2: Mile 15

Dana Point to Palm Desert • Description

This ride starts in Dana Point and follows the most scenic route to Palm Desert.
After leaving Dana Point, Highway 74 (Ortega Highway) leads from San Juan Capistrano to Lake Elsinore, presenting the first major climb of the day. The ride then follows surface roads to Hemet, including Lakeshore Drive, Railroad Canyon, Newport Road, and Domenigoni Parkway.
After Hemet, the route continues on Highway 74 all the way to Palm Desert. Keen Camp Summit, located just under 5,000 feet, marks the top of the climb up Mount San Jacinto, the second major climb of the day. The next 10 miles are at altitude, before a 20 mile descent to Palm Desert, which is close to sea level.

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Dana Point to Palm Desert • Pictures

Dana Point to Palm Desert • Dana Point
Dana Point
Dana Point to Palm Desert • Palm Desert
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