SORRENTO FIRE
In July and August 2026 there were 2 fires in Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve with nearly 230 acres affected. The City, the Friends and other groups are working to protect the burn areas so the native plant habitat can recover and regrow.
How can we all help with the recovery ?
1. Stay on authorized trails
2. Do not enter burn zones
3. Follow signage and instructions from park rangers
4. Volunteer on site with the rangers
5. Donate to our dedicated Fire Recovery Fund
Thank you for helping protect our canyon as it recovers!
Guided Hikes
All guided hikes are free to the public and are published on this page and our social media. Be sure to wear hiking boots and bring water, insect repellant, and sun protection. See our calendar for details. A list of self-guided hikes can be found here.
Volunteer Restoration
Restoration parties are held every other Sunday, dates and times are published on this page and our social media. See our list of events for details. If you plan on volunteering with a group please call 858-863-7393 to organize the event. See you on the trail!
Historic Adobe Ranch Tour
Guided tours of San Diego’s second oldest standing residence, Rancho Santa Maria de los Peñasquitos occur every Sat. at 11 AM or every Sun. at 1 PM Call County Parks office at 858-484-7504 for weekday options. Museum is available 7 days a week. The Ranch House is located on Canyonside Drive off Black Mountain Road near I-15 between Mira Mesa and Rancho Peñasquitos. https://www.sdparks.org/
