Guides
Climb up to Black Hill with great views from the summit.
Black Hill is the second to last of nine volcanic plugs that lie between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay (the last being Morro Rock itself). The hike to the top travels through Fleming's Forest--a hillside of Monterey Pine trees that were planted by John Fleming (a former park superintendent). It is rumored that Black Hill received its name due to the...
0.9 mile trail near Los Osos, California
Chumash Loop and Los Osos Creek Trails - Los Osos Oaks State Reserve is about 0.9 miles long and located near Los Osos, California. The trail is great for hiking and normally takes 1 hour or less. Los Osos Oaks State Reserve is a 90-acre state park located on the east side of the town of Los Osos. The park's only trailhead is located on the south...
3.9 mile trail in San Luis Obispo, California
Bishop Peak, at 1559 feet, is the highest of the Nine Sisters (or Morros) in San Luis Obispo County. The peak is the centerpiece of the Bishop Peak Nature Reserve, and can be accessed from trailheads on either Patricia Drive or Highland Drive. From the trailhead on Patricia Drive, the trail starts as a wide dirt path climbing west uphill to a fenced...
4.5 mile trail near Harmony, California
Headlands Trail - Harmony Headlands State Park is about 4.5 miles long and located near Harmony, California. The trail is great for hiking and normally takes 1-3 hours. The trailhead is located on the west side of Highway 1, between Cayucos and the tiny community of Harmony (population: 18). From the parking area, the trail follows an old ranch...
Trips
Shell/Avila Ridge Trail
Sunset Palisades, California, United States
Hiking | 3.2 miles (15.6 miles away)
Hiking | 3.2 miles (15.6 miles away)
New to the area so I don't know if there is a local name for this trail but I named it based on where I was. It was pretty steep and rocky at start and then leveled out a bit on top of the ridge. I'm not sure if there was a better return route but we ended up on the street below walking back to the car.
Hell 2 + after GPS died.
Montana de Oro, California, United States
Hiking | 15.7 miles (6.4 miles away)
Hiking | 15.7 miles (6.4 miles away)
Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
Cuesta-by-the-Sea, California, United States
Hiking | 0.6 miles (3.2 miles away)
Hiking | 0.6 miles (3.2 miles away)
Irish Hills (Froom Creek Trail)
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Hiking | 5.1 miles (11.6 miles away)
Hiking | 5.1 miles (11.6 miles away)
Montana De Oro - Valencia Peak Trail
Cuesta-by-the-Sea, California, United States
Hiking | 3.6 miles (6.8 miles away)
Hiking | 3.6 miles (6.8 miles away)
A nice quick hike on the coast in Montana de Oro State Park. Lots of views, climbing around and even a bit of wildlife. Dog friendly, bike friendly (except when we were climbing up and down to the water) and lots of joggers.
Montana de Oro Oats Peak
Cuesta-by-the-Sea, California, United States
Hiking | 7.4 miles (6.8 miles away)
Hiking | 7.4 miles (6.8 miles away)
Montana de Oro State Park is situated on the California central coast near Los Osos. It offers a variety of hiking and biking trails, with separation of some hiking/equestrian-only trails also. This GPS track is a loop on the hiking side past Spooner's Cove that provides a very complete experience of MDO's differing terrains. We put together a small group from the Air Force team at Vandenberg AFB, about an hour south,...
Cerro Alto to Botanical Gardens
Atascadero, California, United States
Hiking | 9.7 miles (6.9 miles away)
Hiking | 9.7 miles (6.9 miles away)
Really easy hike (walk) along the coast. Completely flat (beside some small canyons). The app got a wrong record of the altitude (there's no 1662.5 ft vertical up or down. It's 10 ft max above see level everywhere. You can spot a lot of wildlife : double-crested cormorants, pelicans, long-billed curlew, snowy egrets, seals...
Avila Beach - Fisher Canyon Hike
Sycamore Springs, California, United States
Hiking | 3.3 miles (14.2 miles away)
Hiking | 3.3 miles (14.2 miles away)
2/1/2013: TRAIL IS NOW CLOSED AS A RESULT OF TOO MUCH TRAFFIC. I GUESS EVERYTRAIL IS MAYBE A BAD THING? This is a great hike starting in Avila Valley and reaching a nice peak with gorgeous ocean views! Great hike, took us about an hour for 3.18 miles.
This is a lovely hike to the summit of Cerro Alto. This route follows the Canyon Trail from Cerro Alto Campground to the summit, then returns via the West Cuesta Ridge Road and the Boy Scout Trail. The eucalyptus grove and old mining prospects are particularly interesting. Views of Morro Bay from the summit of Cerro Alto are outstanding.
