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Los Peñasquitos Falls – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Sorrento Valley

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Los Peñasquitos Falls – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Sorrento Valley

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Los Peñasquitos Falls – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Sorrento Valley

01:57

23.2km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 9.44 km for 107 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.44 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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9.48 km

Los Peñasquitos Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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9.49 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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12.6 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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16.9 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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19.5 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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21.4 km

El Cuervo Adobe

Highlight • Historical Site

These ruins in Peñasquitos Canyon, the site of the first Mexican land grant in California, are the remnants of the livelihood of the Ruiz Family. Informational signs along the South …

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23.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

6.81 km

4.68 km

682 m

414 m

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

5.05 km

4.87 km

944 m

309 m

261 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Los Peñasquitos Falls – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Sorrento Valley

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