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Los Peñasquitos Falls – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Mira Mesa

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Mountain biking trails
United States
California
San Diego County
San Diego

Los Peñasquitos Falls – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Mira Mesa

Moderate

3.0

(17)

23

riders

Los Peñasquitos Falls – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Mira Mesa

02:16

26.1km

290m

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: June 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.9 km for 55 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.81 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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2

4.85 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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3

4.89 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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4

5.00 km

South Main Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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10.1 km

El Cuervo Adobe

Ruins

6

13.8 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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7

18.9 km

Del Mar Mesa

Highlight • MTB Park

Del Mar Mesa's story begins with agriculture. Its fertile lands were used for farming and ranching for centuries, shaping its rural character. In the late 20th century, Del Mar Mesa …

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8

22.6 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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9

23.8 km

Peñasquitos Creek Crossing

Highlight • River

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

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26.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

6.54 km

1.78 km

1.26 km

179 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

5.35 km

1.44 km

1.27 km

642 m

364 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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