Knott Grove
Cappie’s Scoop: Who doesn’t love Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve! The hoomans are hiking, riding bikes, and sitting on big dogs which mom says are horses. So be careful furiends and share the trail. This time we headed through Knott Grove all the way to a road that had a small park. I got to do some rock hopping over water along the way which was fun. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!
Tips: Keep your eyes open for horses and mountain bikers on the trail. This trail may close during/after rain so be sure to checkout San Diego Parks for any closures.
Directions: From I-15 N take the Mercy Rd/Scripps Poway Pkwy exit, and turn left onto Mercy Road. Follow Mercy Road for approximately 1.4 miles, then turn right onto Black Mountain Road. After 0.2 miles, turn left onto Canyonside Park Driveway and drive 0.4 miles down to find parking and the trailhead. The trailhead is located in the southwest corner of the park.
| Mileage (round trip) | 4.75 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Gain (in feet) | 285 |
| Trailhead | 32.940222, -117.135647 |
| Hike Time (in hours) | 2-3 |
| Exposure | Mostly Shady |
| Scenery | Trees, Creek, Wildlife |
| Facilities | Restrooms and drinking fountains at park. |
| Fees/Permits | None |
| More Info | http://hikingsdcounty.com/knott-grove |
| Last Hiked | 12/16/2018 |