A couple of weeks ago we stayed with my brother and his wife in their new house near San Diego. I had never been too impressed with biking opportunities in the urban areas of southern California - until now. The Carmel Mountain/Los Penasquitos trail system is the real deal: narrow singletrack, steep climbs, rocks, creeks, and even a good view to the ocean from atop Carmel Mountain. And, there is a trailhead just a few blocks down the street from my brother's doorstep!
This large clear pool at the bottom of the creek was perfect for a mid-ride cool-off break.
A couple of weeks ago we stayed with my brother and his wife in their new house near San Diego. I had never been too impressed with biking opportunities in the urban areas of southern California - until now. The Carmel Mountain/Los Penasquitos trail system is the real deal: narrow singletrack, steep climbs, rocks, creeks, and even a good view to the ocean from atop Carmel Mountain. And, there is a trailhead just a few blocks down the street from my brother's doorstep!
This large clear pool at the bottom of the creek was perfect for a mid-ride cool-off break.
This was the turnaround point where the canyon closes to a narrow rocky defile complete with pools and waterfalls.
Of course, we spent plenty of time at the beach and our favorite: exploring tide pools!
That's what I am talking about!!! Those are nice pictures. Man, that looks like an awesome place. I sent you an e-mail today with a big rattler on the trail where you head up out of the canyon to that new construction. I came across a second rattler further down the trail. I sent you a picture of the pond up another canyon that goes to the north. Some really sweet single track up that canyon. You have to come back down! Matt Bahr.
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