Patch's latest Readers' Choice poll asked locals where they like to go for a good hike, from Lake Hodges to Lake Miramar.
Their pick? The Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve.
The seven-mile stretch between the merge of Interstates 5 and 805, and I-15 covers about 4,000 acres and includes some pretty cool sites, according to the city's Park and Recreation Department:
Find out what's happening in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranchfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- A waterfall cascading through volcanic rock.
- A streamside forest of giant California live oaks.
- Groves of majestic sycamore trees.
- A year-round stream populated by pacific tree frogs, crayfish and largemouth bass.
- A fresh water marsh hosting a variety of aquatic birds including great blue herons, egrets, mallard ducks and more.
- Mule deer, bobcat, coyote, and raccoon are just a few of the mammals than can be observed throughout the Preserve.
Thanks to everyone who voted in the poll. Check back next week for our next Readers' Choice poll.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
