サンディエゴ郡の峡谷・トップ10

Good gravel riding. Some more technical terrain in the middle with smoother stuff at the west and east ends. For a less rowdy option, start on south main trail and switch to north main trail between sycamore and wagon wheel crossings.

Early morning is best

If possible, avoid midday from May to October due to the heat.

Sunset Cliffs Boulevard in San Diego is a fantastic spot for road cycling, offering a scenic, mostly flat route with breathtaking coastal views. Starting near the Ocean Beach Pier, you can ride south along Ocean Front Street before joining Sunset Cliffs Boulevard at Point Loma Avenue. The road winds along the coast, ending at Ladera Street, with a mix of paved sections and gravel pullouts that provide ample opportunities to stop and admire the stunning ocean vistas and dramatic cliffs. As you ride, you get expansive views of the Pacific Ocean, often with surfers riding the waves below or sea birds flying over the water. While there isn't a consistent dedicated bike path due to erosion, the road is still fairly biker friendly.

The Ho Chi Minh beach access should not be your first choice for getting to Blacks Beach. The path is unique and spectacular, but it is not without its challenges. There is an official access not far from this access that is much safer. You really shouldn't go too far there, especially with children or people with less sure footing. I even turned around at one point because I wasn't wearing the best footwear and looked for an alternative route. I was shocked at the number of tour groups I encountered.

Super impressive! The colors are even more extreme towards the evening.

Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve is a 4,000-acre preserve between Rancho Peñasquitos and Sorrento Hills to the north and Mira Mesa to the south. Humans have had a relationship with this land for over 7,000 years and remnants of this prehistoric past can be seen throughout the park.

Annie's Canyon is a sandstone slot canyon that stands out for its uniqueness, featuring a ladder that leads you to the top. From there, you can enjoy panoramic views of the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve.