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Del Mar Mesa – Peñasquitos Creek Crossing loop from Carmel Mountain Preserve

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Del Mar Mesa – Peñasquitos Creek Crossing loop from Carmel Mountain Preserve

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Del Mar Mesa – Peñasquitos Creek Crossing loop from Carmel Mountain Preserve

01:46

23.3km

190m

Mountain biking

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: May 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.8 km for 79 m

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Parking

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3.81 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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6.13 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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8.72 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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9.89 km

Peñasquitos Creek Crossing

Highlight • River

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

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21.0 km

Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve

Highlight • Canyon

The trails through the canyon vary from winding singletrack to wide, nontechnical crushed gravel paths. You share the canyon with hikers but visibility is good and there are a plethora of trails to explore.

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23.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

6.27 km

4.69 km

1.04 km

858 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.49 km

6.84 km

6.42 km

1.26 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Del Mar Mesa – Peñasquitos Creek Crossing loop from Carmel Mountain Preserve

Del Mar Mesa

Del Mar Mesa Ecological Reserve

North Main Trail and Waterfall Junction, Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve

Peñasquitos Creek Crossing

Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve

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