Just as the name suggests, this is the southerly of two main trails in Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve. Expect to share it with mountain bikers and runners.

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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1. Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Lopez Canyon

8.91km

02:23

100m

Hike the 5.5-mile Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Lopez Canyon, a moderate route through a biodiverse preserve with a waterfall.

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2. Los Peñasquitos & Carmel Mountain Preserves loop

23.4km

06:17

290m

Hike the challenging 14.6-mile Los Peñasquitos & Carmel Mountain Preserves loop, featuring waterfalls, riparian forests, and diverse terrain

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Distance 3.22 km

Uphill 110 m

Downhill 140 m

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Location: San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States

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South Main Trail

1. Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Lopez Canyon

2. Los Peñasquitos & Carmel Mountain Preserves loop

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