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      San Diego's most popular trail area, managed by the City of San Diego, with many options for various loops for various skill levels. Stick to the main canyon for easy, wide trails perfect for beginners and families or just laying some base miles. Head north to Del Mar Mesa for windy and more challenging singletrack. Explore the area known as "Tunnels" where unique scrub oaks create a canopy that offers challenging riding. Trails near staging areas can be very busy especially on weekends and holidays, so trail etiquette is important for all trail users to observe.

      Please stick to designated trails to ensure future access. Please adhere to signage as some trails are not open to bikes in the main canyon along the stream where equestrian use is frequent.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      AKA: Penasquitos
      Land Status: City Managed
      Land Manager: City of San Diego
      Parking - Peñasquitos Creek Park google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Multiple entrances.
      Disclaimer:
      PLEASE USE https://www.imba.com/resource/trail-difficulty-rating-system WHEN RATING TRAIL DIFFICULTY
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      Region Details
      • 25
      • 13
      • 51
      • 46
      • 6
      • 1

      Region Status
      Caution as of Mar 6, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      149
      Trails Mountain Bike
      142
      Trails E-Bike
      141
      Trails Horse
      10
      Trails Hike
      138
      Trails Trail Running
      137
      Total Distance
      95 miles
      Total Descent
      10,508 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,517 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,548 ft
      Reports
      3,389
      Photos
      556
      Ridden Counter
      73,118

      Photos of Los Peñasquitos Canyon Mountain Bike

      1 |
      Oct 1, 2023 @ 11:59am
      1 day
      7 |
      Sep 21, 2023 @ 11:00am
      Sep 21, 2023
      trail: Puma
      8 |
      Jul 8, 2023 @ 2:02pm
      Jul 8, 2023
      2 |
      Jul 6, 2023 @ 10:06pm
      Jul 6, 2023
      trail: Intuit
      95 |
      Aug 9, 2020 @ 3:54pm
      Aug 9, 2020
      trail: Intuit
      95 |
      Aug 9, 2020 @ 3:54pm
      Aug 9, 2020
      trail: BD
      523 |
      Jan 2, 2014 @ 3:13pm
      Jan 2, 2014
      | 3 comments
      trail: BD
      250 |
      Dec 9, 2013 @ 8:57pm
      Dec 9, 2013

      Videos of Los Peñasquitos Canyon Mountain Bike

      My Journey of Training in my Dog in Beginner...
      46 | Mar 21, 2022
      OTB step up crash
      247 | Apr 1, 2021
      Los Penasquitos Canyon 'Cobbles'
      trail: Cobbles
      134 | Oct 31, 2020
      What just Happen to Jeff
      0:36 | 124 | Sep 23, 2020
      Learning to go fast
      4:49 | 235 | Dec 3, 2018
      REVIEW: #275plusTrek Fuel EX 9.8 - First Look [HD]
      2:30 | 144 | Dec 12, 2017
      Trek Stache 9 #29plus Review and First Impressions
      trail: Tunnel 4
      11:40 | 244 | Dec 12, 2017
      Cobbles
      trail: Cobbles
      4:27 | 487 | Mar 31, 2016

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      bgolden1975wishlistrouteTunnels and Ocean Air Loop
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 10:15am
      11 hours
      RafaelguscwishlistregionLos Peñasquitos Canyon
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 7:48am
      13 hours
      RafaelguscwishlistrouteFlow Equation and 2 more
      Oct 1, 2023 @ 9:35pm
      23 hours
      RafaelguscwishlistrouteFun PQ loop
      Oct 1, 2023 @ 2:45pm
      1 day
      JosIgnaciotwAXV1addphoto in San Diego, California, United States
      Oct 1, 2023 @ 11:59am
      1 day

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      TrivianareportSouth Side Trailc
      Sep 30, 2023 @ 2:58pm
      2 days
      mtbmaggietrailTorrey Pines Loop Trail WestBridge before high school gone.
      Sep 9, 2023 @ 2:43pm
      Sep 9, 2023
      brianpetryreportNorth Side Trail - WestI use it sometimes to get extra exercise! And...
      Aug 29, 2023 @ 2:52pm
      Aug 29, 2023
      delawyftrailBowtie RimVery fun section of single-track. Loved it.
      Aug 19, 2023 @ 1:57pm
      Aug 19, 2023
      delawyftrailSwitchbacksTrue to its name with some tight switchbacks.
      Aug 19, 2023 @ 1:56pm
      Aug 19, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Black Mountain 32 21 45.5 km
      Rose Canyon 3 1 15.7 km
      Ted Williams 15 86 km
      Tri-Canyons 11 12 28 km
      Mission Trails Regional Park 23 18 59.5 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike14289 miles10,138 ft38 miles1,516 ft
      #50#235533,3843447,438
      E-Bike14188 miles9,984 ft37 miles1,516 ft
      #21#633,095152,268
      Horse109 miles587 ft3 miles318 ft
      #135#11253314
      Hike13892 miles9,862 ft38 miles1,516 ft
      #31#173,3455697
      Trail Running13792 miles9,580 ft37 miles1,516 ft
      #30#163,3455974
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