San Diego Mountain Biking: Los Penasquitos (PQ) Blue Trails (Intermediate) 4K

[@lenny60843765]

Love watching all of my local trails on your channel. Keep going. Fun thing about PQ, it is literally a diffrent ride everytime I go.

[@MTBTrailReview]

Thanks! The area is so large. I think I need to do at least one more video with some of the trails I left out.

[@robertgarcia217]

Havent riden here, but seriously, try riding Aliso woods. The ascents are literally 20xs that little beast of an up hill😂

[@Thachqj]

Nice video. Some trails of PQ are more like double or triple black diamonds. I can show you. : )

[@MTBTrailReview]

Thanks! Yeah, there's some serious stuff out there.

[@rhoeffs]

This is by far my favorite video of yours so far. I hit PQ about 3 times a week but have never ventured up into the hills and challenged myself. After watching this, I’m feeling inclined to explore!! Thanks for sharing man I really appreciate it and love the channel.🤟🏼

[@MTBTrailReview]

Thanks, and no worries! Exploring is so much fun, especially when it's an area you're pretty familiar with. It's kind of crazy what you can find and link up.

[@reactdev101]

I live 1 min away from PQ, trails there are ok but not fun at all.. Beginner level, good fore relaxed ride:) I recently opened VailsPark in Temecula, so many jumps!

[@MTBTrailReview]

I agree that PQ is very okay. Vail is a blast!

[@TheSanDiegoSteve]

I’m 6’6” and almost took my head off on Tunnel 4. Whiplash-no joke.

[@MTBTrailReview]

I believe it. I'm 6'2", and it's tight.

[@jonathanchung4184]

Would you be able to draw a map to show where the easy, intermediate, and advanced trails are in Rancho PQ?

[@MTBTrailReview]

Download Trailforks if you haven't already. It has it done for you.

[@jonathanchung4184]

Thank you so much! @@MTBTrailReview

[@jonathanchung4184]

One more thing; is there a way for a total newb to learn how to ride with more skill in SD? I have a fat tire ebike; just moved here from Chicago.

[@uwezens8569]

Your videos are so amazing. Is there any chance you could share the .gpx files (Strava) somewhere? Of your rides you are sharing? It's really hard to impossible to find them on your Strava. Thanks for all you do here.

[@MTBTrailReview]

Thanks! I try to share my Strava in the descriptions of my trail reviews whenever I do a full review or update. Is there a specific trail you're looking for?

[@uwezens8569]

@@MTBTrailReview I think I have found most of them in the comments now. Strava makes it hard to search for - and find - specific rides if they were taken by you a while ago.

[@davidbermudez5387]

The boss! Awesome ride bro! Keep shredding

[@MTBTrailReview]

Thanks!

[@rolpal619]

Where do you park and start here?

[@MTBTrailReview]

It kind of depends which trails you want to do. I usually park on the west end and ride that area.

[@rolpal619]

@@MTBTrailReview Okay. Thanks. If I would to go to Deer Creek and Tunnel 4. I would like to start at Torrey Santa Fe Rd and Camino Del Sur, but where do you park tho? I doubt they let you park at the Mobil station.

[@MTBTrailReview]

@@rolpal619 If I'm planning on riding that area, I always park on Camino Del Sur off of Park Village Road. You have to pedal a little double track then do the Power Lines climb, but you get up there pretty quick.

[@rolpal619]

@@MTBTrailReview Thanks for the info. I attempted to go to the "Tunnel 4 via N.Side Trail then up Cobbles, but it was not a good idea as a beginner and riding alone. I turned back loop around that little pond. lol

[@foxykc]

Did Little Waimea the other day -- still trying to figure out how to get to Crabs which I guess is pretty steep with lots of tight turns?. Might try big Waimea. Bowtie is a great trail for folks to session to work on balance. The last section of Sidehill going don can be really bouncy if you're on a hard tail. Tunnel 4 is definitely harder on tall folks on 29ers. I have been clocked a few times and I'm 5'6" on a 26" hardtail. It is amazing how many fun trails there are at PQ if you know where to look. Thanks for the tour. Seriously, everytime I am out riding I wonder, am I going to run into Chris???

[@jed6594]

the run up to crabs is on trailforks, its literally called "park to crabs"

[@MTBTrailReview]

No worries! It feels weird to say, but I think Tunnel 4 is my least favorite trail out there, mostly because of my size. I know people love it, but I'm 6'2" on an XL 29er. It's just not a good combo. I think you get way more bang for your buck on the west end. Little Waimea was a blast, and Crabs is super fun. Definitely stop me and say hello if you ever see me out there!

[@Stripping_Bolts]

Where do you park? I just hit the duck lake loop and a big decent that connects back to it but want to do more splorin

[@MTBTrailReview]

I like to park on the Sorrento Valley side.

[@Stripping_Bolts]

@@MTBTrailReview are there parking lots or street parking?

[@MTBTrailReview]

@@Stripping_Bolts Here's a pin to the parking area and trailhead: www.google.com/maps/place/Los+Penasquitos+Canyon+Trailhead/@32.9064986,-117.2086579,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x80dc070f1f62d43d:0x98594fa1955635fe!8m2!3d32.9064941!4d-117.2060776!16s%2Fg%2F11cm_hfjw2?entry=ttu

[@Stripping_Bolts]

@@MTBTrailReview Sick, thank you!!

[@MTBTrailReview]

@@Stripping_Bolts No worries!

[@carloswithac]

I used to take Side Hill up to the trails. I hated that climb. Never occurred to me to ride it down... 😂

[@MTBTrailReview]

I've climbed Side Hill a couple of times. It definitely gets you to the top quickly, but it's a tough one.

[@memeslife302]

Those trails look so fun

[@MTBTrailReview]

There's definitely some good ones!

[@memeslife302]

Yupp

[@MikesBikes2020]

Nice trail! Shred on!

[@MTBTrailReview]

Thanks!

[@kyledavis635]

As you noted Big Waimea is definitely not a blue trail. With it's steep section and sketchy ruts throughout the bottom half, it is one of the more advanced trails in the PQ area (which is my backyard). The other trail that is good in the "Crabs" area is Tight and Crabby. Not as steep as Return of the Crabs but more turny and you don't give up your elevation as quickly....

[@MTBTrailReview]

I was surprised it was labeled as a blue after riding it. I'll have to check out Tight and Crabby the next time I'm out there.

[@kyledavis635]

@@MTBTrailReview Tight and Crabby is the uproute that most people take to get to the top. I'm guessing that you took it up as well.. I don't want this trail to get too much action, but you really need to try the new trail Tang, which is in the northwest section of the PQ area. Very good, newly built trail. I would say it has some Greer Ranch in it's features/feel....

[@MTBTrailReview]

@@kyledavis635 I rode Tang a couple of weeks ago. That was a super fun trail. I won't be putting that on video any time soon, if at all.

[@Astro_Phys]

Bowtie rim is fun. No Cobbles though? I always thought that was one of the best trails out there, at least the first three quarters of it.

[@MTBTrailReview]

The footage I had for Cobbles didn't really come out. There are a couple of other trails I missed, too, so I might end up doing a third video.

[@Astro_Phys]

@@MTBTrailReview Aw that's a shame, I understand why though it does come out of shade often when I last rode it. Looking forward to the next video!

[@MrGrenadeMcBoom]

Cobbles is a great time.

[@vietton5869]

I've recently been recommended to try out crabs but haven't had any luck finding the entrance, do you remember which trail crabs is connected to or is near that will show up on trailfork

[@MTBTrailReview]

Crabs is kind of tucked away by itself, and there isn't anything on Trailforks close by. The best thing to do is find it on Strava.

[@MrGrenadeMcBoom]

I'm only 5' 8" but I was still ducking stuff in Tunnel 4 on my Stache. And I had to flick the bars to keep from punching trees.

[@MTBTrailReview]

Yeah, it's a low and slow trail for me.

[@carsonjanicik4919]

How do you get to crabs? cant find it on trailforks

[@MTBTrailReview]

It was recently removed from Trailforks. From the west end, you take the first left (I think) after you cross the suspension bridge. From there, it's a pretty long pedal going west. Keep an eye out for single track. The climb is not obvious, so it may take a little exploreing.

[@drierdan]

Like your videos. For Tunnel 4,try the no pedal challenge ; see if you can make it all the way down without pedaling. Harder than it sounds.

[@MTBTrailReview]

Thanks! I'll give it a go the next time I'm out there.

[@PabloRodriguez-ty9su]

Im curious how is a trail illegal? Is it because its private property? Or erosion control or what is it?

[@MTBTrailReview]

It can be a variety of different things. In San Diego, it's usually a trail that was built without permission, whether it's public or private land. There are also many trails that are closed to mountain bikers, but open for other uses.

[@videogamemontage6011]

How can I find this trail

[@MTBTrailReview]

This is all Los Penasquitos Canyon. It's kind of all over the place, but they are on Trailforks for the most part.

[@WildMeff]

What’s up mtb trail review! Dig your videos. Coming down to SD from LA for the weekend and riding Big Laguna Trail tomorrow (skipping Noble this time, don’t want to end up in the ER!). What’s your recommended best intermediate loop for Sunday, PQ Canyon? Lake Hodges? I’d ideally like to avoid crowds or a ton of hikers, and I prefer gentle flow and some mild tech but don’t love the steeps or exposure. Thanks man

[@MTBTrailReview]

Big Laguna will be super fun! PQ and Hodges are probably the most crowded trail systems in the area, so I would avoid those if you want to avoid crowds. La Costa in north county is really fun. It's a little techier, but it has really good flow, too, especially on the blue trails. It's also really easy to navigate with Trailforks.

[@syguy600rr]

What kind of bell do you use ?

[@MTBTrailReview]

I have the Timber Bell. You can turn it on and off, which is a very nice feature.

[@syguy600rr]

Where can I find a timeber bell? I was trying to see if you'd included a link. Thanks in advanced. Love your videos...hope to see you on our local trails someday!

[@MTBTrailReview]

@@syguy600rr I picked it up at the Trek shop in La Mesa, but I would guess it's available online. I would just search for Timber Bell and see where it's available.

[@jeffn924]

Where do you park to get to the fire road?🤘

[@MTBTrailReview]

I parked in the Sorrento Valley lot.

[@minhhiepnguyen4165]

Hi. Could you give the address of the trail? It's nice trails. I'm a new guy in San Diego.

[@MTBTrailReview]

It would be hard to give you an address. This area is huge, and there are several trailheads. The best thing you can do is note the names of the trails you like in the video, then download Trailforks and plan a route from there.

[@minhhiepnguyen4165]

Thank you !!

[@memeslife302]

When are you going to do a subscriber ride

[@MTBTrailReview]

That's a great question. I did one about a year ago, and had a great turn out. Right after that is when the pandemic hit. Once things are semi normal and there are no longer group size restrictions I will figure out how and where to do another one.

[@jayloncedric2292]

Awesome 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

[@MTBTrailReview]

Thanks!