Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve
San Diego, San Diego County, CA
- Size
- 254 acres Source
- Managed by
- San Diego County Parks and Recreation
About Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve
A canyon preserve managed jointly by the County and City of San Diego, with trails along a creek and riparian grove. Source
Facilities
- Drinking Water
- Historic Site
- Restrooms
Facility details: OpenStreetMap
Sunrise & sunset
Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve hours follow the sun (8 a.m. to sunset). Mid-month times for this location:
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6:51 a.m. | 5:03 p.m. |
| Feb | 6:32 a.m. | 5:32 p.m. |
| Mar | 7:00 a.m. | 6:55 p.m. |
| Apr | 6:19 a.m. | 7:17 p.m. |
| May | 5:49 a.m. | 7:39 p.m. |
| Jun | 5:39 a.m. | 7:57 p.m. |
| Jul | 5:50 a.m. | 7:58 p.m. |
| Aug | 6:11 a.m. | 7:35 p.m. |
| Sep | 6:31 a.m. | 6:56 p.m. |
| Oct | 6:51 a.m. | 6:16 p.m. |
| Nov | 6:18 a.m. | 4:48 p.m. |
| Dec | 6:43 a.m. | 4:43 p.m. |
Calculated from the park's coordinates (NOAA solar equations), Pacific time.
Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve at a glance
- PParking · 2
- WCRestrooms · 1
- WDrinking water · 1
- Named trails · 1
Outline: CPAD. Points and trail lines: OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
Trails
| Trail | Mapped length | Elevation | Surface & uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Sea to Sea Trail | 0.7 mi | 33 ft up & down216–248 ft | UnpavedBikes |
| Bowtie Rim Trail | 0.1 mi |
Trail names and mapped lengths come from OpenStreetMap; lengths count only the part inside the park boundary. Up-and-down totals (climbing plus descent, one way) and elevation ranges are estimates from USGS 3DEP elevation (about 15 m grid) sampled along the mapped line. Use the official guide map for the route and current closures.
Rules & reservations
Official park page- Dogs
The county says dogs are allowed in most County parks; in any County park or on County trails, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. The park page does not say more, so check with the park before you go. Source
- Fees
The official park page does not list an entry or parking fee. Check with San Diego County Parks and Recreation before you go. Source
Pedestrian access is available from sunrise to sunset; no vehicle access or restrooms on December 25.
Map & directions
12020 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129
Nearby parks
Straight-line distanceContinue exploring
San Diego County parksSources & verification
Last verified: Oct 15, 2026- California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) 2026aname, county, agency, access, acres
- San Diego County Parks park page (read in a browser)official_url, hours, hours_note, address, description
- San Diego County Parks FAQ (dogs in County parks)dogs
- OpenStreetMap facilities and trailsfacilities.drinking-water, facilities.historic-site, facilities.restrooms, trails
- U.S. Census Bureau place boundariescity
- Official park page (checked for dog and fee information)unstated.fees
- OpenStreetMap: parking, restrooms, water, trailheads, trail lines, and bus stopsvisit
- Terrain Tiles elevation (USGS 3DEP), sampled every 20 m along OpenStreetMap trail linestrails.elevation