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Thursday, July 31, 2008 By TK421 1 Comments
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!
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Anonymous said...

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.

August 5, 2008 at 3:26 PM

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