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Take a guided natural history walk — led by an expert naturalist — in Los Peñasquitos Canyon, where ancient springs and gorgeous oak groves reveal 7,000 years of human history.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in 7,000 years of history on a guided hike near San Diego
• Visit a centuries-old homestead and one of the county’s oldest buildings
• Learn how weather, water, and settlers have shaped the region’s landscape
• Listen for the songs of dozens of bird species as you explore the riverine area
• Discover a spring that’s flowed for centuries and a mysterious grave site

Description

With an expert naturalist at your side, visit a centuries-old homestead, a mysterious grave site, and one of the county’s oldest standing buildings — all tucked within a peaceful river canyon. Over a two-mile, meandering loop, you'll learn how weather and water, alongside Indigenous peoples and Spanish settlers, have shaped the region’s landscape, and discover why this spot has attracted humans for millennia. As you walk alongside one of San Diego's only perennial rivers, listen for the songs of dozens of bird species, visit a spring that's flowed for centuries, and see how nature has preserved and transformed the memories of San Diego's past. This easy, story-rich walk connects you to the roots of San Diego — where culture, nature, and time intertwine.

Includes

Guided nature and history hike Visit to a centuries-old homestead Visit to a mysterious grave site Visit to one of the county’s oldest standing buildings

Important Information

• The hike is about 2 miles and is mostly flat and easy The tour lasts approximately 2 hours The location is in the Sorrento Valley area, about 25 minutes from downtown San Diego

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund