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LOS PENASQUITOS CANYON PRESERVE 12.5 miles Peñasquitos translates from the Spanish as “little cliffs.” The name references the steep hills that border this delightful canyon. This area includes land first granted to San Diego by Mexico in 1820. This course has several short, steep hills offering great workouts in a quiet canyon with abundant sycamore, eucalyptus, and oak trees. Midway up the canyon, a rock-filled gorge with a waterfall provides a great spot to rest. There are mile markers along the trails, which are shared by cyclists, hikers, and equestrians. Several historical structures in the canyon provide interesting background material about the area. text from: There are many more hiking trails in the area, please visit trails.com for a full list. |