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Los Penasquitos Canyon County Preserve

Nature preserve · San Diego ·

Los Penasquitos Canyon County Preserve

Nature preserve · San Diego ·
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A year-round creek, historic adobe, and a small waterfall make this flat, family-friendly canyon a favorite. Celebrated by national magazines for accessible nature; check ranger updates after rains for creek crossings.

https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/osp/lospenasquitos
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Urban preserve with trails, creek, and a small waterfall

waterfall
easy hike
flat trail
parking
mountain bikers
bring water
poison oak
shade
Google Rating
4.7 (620)
Yelp Rating
4.2
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
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12020 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129 Get directions

Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Information

Urban preserve with trails, creek, and a small waterfall

waterfall
easy hike
flat trail
parking
mountain bikers
bring water
poison oak
shade
Google Rating
4.7 (620)
Yelp Rating
4.2
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in

12020 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129 Get directions

Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Los Penasquitos Canyon County Preserve by null
Los Penasquitos Canyon County Preserve by Alamy
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