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Miner's Ridge Loop Trailhead – Peñasquitos Creek Crossing loop from Rancho Peñasquitos

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Mountain biking trails
United States
California
San Diego County
San Diego

Miner's Ridge Loop Trailhead – Peñasquitos Creek Crossing loop from Rancho Peñasquitos

Moderate

2.5

(14)

32

riders

Miner's Ridge Loop Trailhead – Peñasquitos Creek Crossing loop from Rancho Peñasquitos

03:27

38.1km

630m

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: August 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.1 km for 170 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.37 km

View of San Diego Valley

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2

7.11 km

Nighthawk Trail

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3

7.58 km

Sherer's Fabrication Signpost

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4

9.36 km

Miner's Ridge Loop Trailhead

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This trailhead leads to the Miner's Ridge Loop Trail. It is a rocky trail that loops over a ridge with pleasant views of the Peñasquitos area. There are some stairs …

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5

22.4 km

Santa Monica Ridge Trail

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This trail has a rocky terrain and minimal elevation gain. It meanders alongside a creek and pond, providing tranquil sounds and sites as you ride.

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6

27.2 km

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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7

31.6 km

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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8

32.7 km

Peñasquitos Creek Crossing

Highlight • River

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

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B

38.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

9.48 km

3.40 km

1.33 km

796 m

249 m

110 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

9.02 km

5.33 km

680 m

198 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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