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Los Peñasquitos Waterfall – Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Del Mar Mesa Preserve

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Los Peñasquitos Waterfall – Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Del Mar Mesa Preserve

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Los Peñasquitos Waterfall – Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Del Mar Mesa Preserve

01:32

18.4km

150m

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: June 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.6 km for 107 m

After 15.8 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.62 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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4.00 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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4.18 km

Del Mar Mesa Ecological Reserve

Highlight • Forest

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11.6 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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11.6 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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11.7 km

Los Peñasquitos Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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13.3 km

North Main Trail, Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail leads you from the western to the eastern edge of Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, with a diverse range of terrains along the way. The area boasts remarkable biodiversity, …

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14.7 km

Peñasquitos Creek Crossing

Highlight • River

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

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18.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.73 km

7.14 km

979 m

884 m

575 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.29 km

6.87 km

1.76 km

1.71 km

574 m

160 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Los Peñasquitos Waterfall – Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Del Mar Mesa Preserve

North Main Trail and Waterfall Junction, Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve

Del Mar Mesa Ecological Reserve

Del Mar Mesa Ecological Reserve

Los Peñasquitos Falls

Los Peñasquitos Waterfall

Los Peñasquitos Falls

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