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Cool November sunset
We stopped to pose for a photo. Very happy pups!
We stopped to pose for a photo. Very happy pups!
We love to meet up here for our walks and talks. Many different trails to follow.
There is a large parking lot at the trail head. There is a clear trailhead sign with info. The main trail veers to the left and after a few miles you will come to a waterfall. This is a fun place to take dogs, just beware of mountain bikers racing and some joggers. It says keep on leash, but as long as your dog is well behaved I've seen plenty of happy unleashed dogs on the trail with no problems.
A photo of Hiro the dog at the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve in San Diego. Credit: @iamasuperhiro
Cool November sunset
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We stopped to pose for a photo. Very happy pups!
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We stopped to pose for a photo. Very happy pups!
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We love to meet up here for our walks and talks. Many different trails to follow.
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There is a large parking lot at the trail head. There is a clear trailhead sign with info. The main trail veers to the left and after a few miles you will come to a waterfall. This is a fun place to take dogs, just beware of mountain bikers racing and some joggers. It says keep on leash, but as long as your dog is well behaved I've seen plenty of happy unleashed dogs on the trail with no problems.
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A photo of Hiro the dog at the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve in San Diego. Credit: @iamasuperhiro
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Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve is a dog-friendly preservation area in San Diego, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails on leashes no longer than 8-feet long. Scenery in the canyon includes waterfalls, streamside forest, sycamore trees, a freshwater marsh, and wildlife like mule deer, bobcat, coyote and, raccoons. All recreational activities within the Preserve are day-use only and camping is prohibited. Visit Website

Or call (858) 484-7504 or email askparks@sandiego.gov for more information.

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Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve is rated 4.0 bones out of 5 by 20 canine critics on BringFido, and 4.0 stars out of 5 by 51 guests on TripAdvisor.

Visitors highly praise Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve as an excellent dog-friendly hiking destination with diverse trails, scenic creek crossings, and abundant wildlife. Some reviewers caution about mountain bikers, rattlesnakes, and the importance of keeping dogs leashed while enjoying the trail.

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