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South Main Trail – Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Sorrento Valley

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South Main Trail – Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Sorrento Valley

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South Main Trail – Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Sorrento Valley

02:42

31.8km

320m

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 6.71 km for 107 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.12 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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6.71 km

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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6.76 km

Los Peñasquitos Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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6.76 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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12.2 km

Del Mar Mesa Ecological Reserve

Highlight • Forest

This 900-acre preserve in the Del Mar Mesa area is protected by the city. It serves as a habitat for many different types of plants and animals that are threatened, endangered, and unique to the San Diego area.

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13.2 km

Tunnel 4 Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is nicely shaded and includes stretches with rocky terrain. You'll also have the chance to admire lovely wildflowers and observe wildlife as you ride this trail.

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18.0 km

Santa Monica Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail has a rocky terrain and minimal elevation gain. It meanders alongside a creek and pond, providing tranquil sounds and sites as you ride.

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26.3 km

Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve

Highlight • Gorge

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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30.0 km

El Cuervo Adobe

Ruins

31.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

10.2 km

3.18 km

682 m

246 m

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

8.30 km

3.57 km

933 m

221 m

204 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Wednesday 24 June

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Comments

August 14, 2022,Los Peñasquitos Waterfall Loop from Mira Mesa

The navigation will ask you at the waterfall to carry the bike across from the north trail I to south trail, it's a bad idea and too painful, skip that part and take one of bridges to cross over to south trail, other than that it's a great trail and will challenge you on everything

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South Main Trail – Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Sorrento Valley

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320m

South Main Trail – Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Sorrento Valley

South Main Trail

Los Peñasquitos Falls

Los Peñasquitos Falls

Los Peñasquitos Waterfall

Del Mar Mesa Ecological Reserve

Tunnel 4 Trail

Santa Monica Ridge Trail

Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve

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