Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Del Mar Mesa Preserve

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Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Del Mar Mesa Preserve

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Los Peñasquitos Falls loop from Del Mar Mesa Preserve

01:23

11.5km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.22 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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5.34 km

Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve

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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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5.97 km

Los Peñasquitos Falls

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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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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

1.19 km

927 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.67 km