California whitewater - Los Penasquitos Creek, San Diego County

San Diego county, I-15 to I-5 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+(V+)     9 miles
  The put-in is not too far from San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Los Penasquitos Creek is 9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III+(V+) section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. There are plenty
    of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The I-15 to I-5 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Los Penasquitos Creek. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty
small number of paddling rivers. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The nature scenery of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the days of summer, highs mostly are in the 80's at Los Penasquitos Creek while overnight lows are usually in the 60's. Through the winter highs are in the 60's while the cold winter nights at Los Penasquitos Creek are in the 40's. It is very dehydrated here at Los Penasquitos Creek generally; most of the rain falls during January, and July is the month with the least moisture.
 

Los Penasquitos Creek, I-15 to I-5 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+(V+)
Length: 9 miles
Average Gradient: 25 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.94419
Longitude: -117.10701

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.90359
Longitude: -117.22281

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Current weather conditions at Los Penasquitos Creek, California
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Local climate location: VISTA 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California, the metro area neareast to Los Penasquitos Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Los Penasquitos Creek.
 Whitewater Near Los Penasquitos Creek:
Escondido Creek, San Diego County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.6 miles long (San Elijo Canyon: Elfin Forest Preserve to Camino Del NoRoute Road)
 Ski Areas Near Los Penasquitos Creek:
Snow Valley, California , 76 miles away, 1041 vertical feet
Snow Summit, California , 78 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Bear Mountain, California , 79 miles away, 1665 vertical feet
Mt. Baldy, California , 84 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Mountain High, California , 92 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Ski Sunrise, California , 92 miles away, 816 vertical feet
Mt Waterman, California , 94 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
 Beaches Near Los Penasquitos Creek:
Blacks Beach, San Diego County , 6 miles away
Torrey Pines City Beach, San Diego County , 6 miles away
Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego County , 7 miles away
La Jolla Shores Beach, San Diego County , 7 miles away
 Hotels Near Los Penasquitos Creek:
Staybridge Suites SAN DIEGO-SORRENTO MESA, San Diego , 1 miles away
Residence Inn San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley, San Diego , 2 miles away
Woodfin Hotel San Diego, San Diego , 2 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Diego North, CA, San Diego , 3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SAN DIEGO-SORRENTO VALLEY, San Diego , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Los Penasquitos Creek:
California State Parks Rsrvtns, La Jolla, 6 miles away
Surf and Turf RV Park, Del Mar, 7 miles away
Burnt Rancheria - Cleveland National Forest, San Diego, 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Los Penasquitos Creek:
Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego - CA , 12 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Los Penasquitos Creek:
University City Village Golf Course, San Diego , 5 miles away
Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, Solana Beach , 7 miles away
Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club, San Diego , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Los Penasquitos Creek

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