Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 4, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 4.76 km for 280 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.70 km

Peñasquitos Creek Crossing

Highlight • River

Closed when I came, but great spot to sit and cool off.

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2.87 km

North Main Trail and Waterfall Junction, Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve

Highlight • Rest Area

At this spot on the popular North Main Trail in Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve there is a bike repair station and a bike rack somewhat hidden in the bushes to …

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4.81 km

Los Peñasquitos Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

A pretty waterfall in Los Peñasquitos Nature Preserve that is surrounded by plenty of easy mountain bike trails. An awesome destination for a bike ride with the whole family.

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9.94 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.25 km

2.90 km

786 m

Surfaces

6.39 km

1.64 km

1.35 km

475 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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