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South Main Trail – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Sorrento Valley

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South Main Trail – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Sorrento Valley

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South Main Trail – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Sorrento Valley

03:24

41.3km

360m

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: March 16, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 94 m for 6 m

After 41.3 km for 6 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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6.72 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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17.4 km

Peñasquitos Creek Crossing

Highlight • River

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

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18.6 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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21.0 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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28.1 km

Del Mar Mesa Preserve

Nature Reserve

32.3 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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35.9 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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39.6 km

El Cuervo Adobe

Ruins

41.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

15.4 km

4.40 km

1.39 km

420 m

318 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

12.0 km

5.57 km

1.01 km

662 m

242 m

Elevation

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South Main Trail – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Sorrento Valley

South Main Trail

Los Peñasquitos Falls

Los Peñasquitos Waterfall

Peñasquitos Creek Crossing

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