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September 25, 2023
Hiking
This incredibly biodiverse preserve is home to hundreds of species, many of them rare or endangered. Watch for everything from mule deer and bobcats to Pacific tree frogs and poison oak.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near South Main Trail
4.5
(2)
31
hikers
8.91km
02:23
100m
100m
Hike the 5.5-mile Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Lopez Canyon, a moderate route through a biodiverse preserve with a waterfall.
2
hikers
23.4km
06:17
290m
290m
The Los Peñasquitos & Carmel Mountain Preserves loop offers a truly diverse hiking experience, transitioning from the lush, riparian wilderness of Los Peñasquitos Canyon, with its iconic Los Peñasquitos Falls,…
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Distance 3.22 km
Uphill 110 m
Downhill 140 m
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