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South Main Trail – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Nobel Drive

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Mountain biking trails
United States
California
San Diego County
San Diego

South Main Trail – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Nobel Drive

Moderate

4.7

(1123)

7,339

riders

South Main Trail – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Nobel Drive

02:33

33.1km

260m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.19 km for 257 m

After 11.0 km for 107 m

After 14.4 km for 55 m

After 16.7 km for 79 m

After 18.2 km for 55 m

After 27.2 km for 81 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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6.58 km

El Cuervo Adobe

Ruins

2

7.37 km

South Main Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Keep your trail bell quiet here in the mornings and lookout for wildlife! Great place to spot coyote hunting and deer grazing, also tons of birds in the lagoon.

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3

11.0 km

Los Peñasquitos Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The name "Los Peñasquitos" translates to "little cliffs" in Spanish, a characteristic that becomes evident at this location. Here, you'll find a creek flows through a boulder-filled area, creating a …

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4

11.1 km

Los Peñasquitos Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The name "Los Peñasquitos" translates to "little cliffs" in Spanish, a characteristic that becomes evident at this location. Here, you'll find a creek flows through a boulder-filled area, creating a …

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5

11.1 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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6

14.6 km

Peñasquitos Creek Crossing

Highlight • River

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

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7

19.5 km

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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8

22.1 km

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 …

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B

33.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

8.48 km

7.23 km

2.35 km

1.01 km

486 m

245 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

9.80 km

2.70 km

1.83 km

1.02 km

815 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 13 November

22°C

14°C

88 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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