Hiking and Biking trails
Hiking/biking Trail
This preserve is one of my favorite places to hike. There are five different trails all of which are fairly leisurely. Many people bike them as well. The different trails are marked with colored arrows along the way to keep you on the correct path. I can't say enough about the views! you get an almost 180 degree view of Pismo, Shell, Avila and even out to the Oceano dunes. It is breathtaking! A must visit if you have time. E-bikes and petal assist bikes are not allowed on the trails.
*note- it is a preserve so there is wildlife, including rattlesnakes that are protected.
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Pismo Preserve
80 Mattie RdThis preserve is one of my favorite places to hike. There are five different trails all of which are fairly leisurely. Many people bike them as well. The different trails are marked with colored arrows along the way to keep you on the correct path. I can't say enough about the views! you get an almost 180 degree view of Pismo, Shell, Avila and even out to the Oceano dunes. It is breathtaking! A must visit if you have time. E-bikes and petal assist bikes are not allowed on the trails.
*note- it is a preserve so there is wildlife, including rattlesnakes that are protected.
A beautiful hike in San Luis Obispo! I have been hiking here since childhood. It is a longer hike, will take you at least an 1.5-2 hours to go up and come back down. A lot of people bike it as well. It is definitely on the more strenuous side. The view at the top gives you 360 degree views of San Luis Obispo and the rest of the 7 sisters volcanic mountains that are in the town and surrounding area.
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Cerro San Luis Obispo
A beautiful hike in San Luis Obispo! I have been hiking here since childhood. It is a longer hike, will take you at least an 1.5-2 hours to go up and come back down. A lot of people bike it as well. It is definitely on the more strenuous side. The view at the top gives you 360 degree views of San Luis Obispo and the rest of the 7 sisters volcanic mountains that are in the town and surrounding area.
A great, flat, paved walking or biking trail that takes you from the 101 freeway all the way into Avila Beach. Great for families, littles on bikes, dogs, rollerbladers and strollers. This path is a favorite for all SLO county residents. You can rent bikes in Avila and bike the trail too. It gets crowded on the weekends so, coming early to get a parking spot is suggested.
It is mostly flat and paved so great for a leisurely stroll through the trees.
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Bob Jones Trail Head
7009 Ontario RdA great, flat, paved walking or biking trail that takes you from the 101 freeway all the way into Avila Beach. Great for families, littles on bikes, dogs, rollerbladers and strollers. This path is a favorite for all SLO county residents. You can rent bikes in Avila and bike the trail too. It gets crowded on the weekends so, coming early to get a parking spot is suggested.
It is mostly flat and paved so great for a leisurely stroll through the trees.
A great shorter hike/bike trail. It goes in a loop so you can't get lost. It is a beginner/ intermediate hike. Great for families. You will most likely come into contact with the cattle that graze on the property.
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Johnson Ranch Trailhead
5190 Ontario RdA great shorter hike/bike trail. It goes in a loop so you can't get lost. It is a beginner/ intermediate hike. Great for families. You will most likely come into contact with the cattle that graze on the property.
Hiking trails
Another great hike with beautiful views. Just a short drive from our space, it is a must see. The hike up and down off the ridge is pretty steep but once you are up there, the scenic views are worth it! There is even a tree swing that overlooks the ocean at the top.
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Ontario Ridge Trail
Ontario Ridge TrailAnother great hike with beautiful views. Just a short drive from our space, it is a must see. The hike up and down off the ridge is pretty steep but once you are up there, the scenic views are worth it! There is even a tree swing that overlooks the ocean at the top.
A more advanced hike but very beautiful. People often rock climb and boulder here as well. 360 views of SLO from the top. It is strenuous in some places so if you have trouble getting around this probably isn't the best hike for you.
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Bishops Peak Trail Head
Brittany CircleA more advanced hike but very beautiful. People often rock climb and boulder here as well. 360 views of SLO from the top. It is strenuous in some places so if you have trouble getting around this probably isn't the best hike for you.
Located just off scenic Highway 1 in southern San Luis Obispo County, Oso Flaco Lake is an 800 acre day use area in the southern portion of the Oceano Dunes SVRA and is part of the 22,000 acre Guadalupe Nipomo Dunes Complex. This land is designated for hiking, fishing, bird watching, nature study and other non-motorized uses.
Trail Length: 1 mile from the trailhead to beach overlook; 2 miles total round trip
Trail Description: The trail takes you through a lush riparian corridor lined with willow trees and wetland species. As you approach Oso Flaco Lake, the trail turns into a bridge pathway which takes you over the lake! Along the path there are several benches to rest on, fish from, or simply enjoy the serene surroundings. As the trail heads west into the coastal sand dune habitat, a boardwalk trail leads visitors out to the shoreline where you can walk down onto the beach or enjoy the sweeping Pacific Ocean views from the viewing deck. Along the way, interpretive panels highlight information about native plants and wildlife that you will see from the trail.
Oso Flaco Lake, California 93420, USA
Located just off scenic Highway 1 in southern San Luis Obispo County, Oso Flaco Lake is an 800 acre day use area in the southern portion of the Oceano Dunes SVRA and is part of the 22,000 acre Guadalupe Nipomo Dunes Complex. This land is designated for hiking, fishing, bird watching, nature study and other non-motorized uses.
Trail Length: 1 mile from the trailhead to beach overlook; 2 miles total round trip
Trail Description: The trail takes you through a lush riparian corridor lined with willow trees and wetland species. As you approach Oso Flaco Lake, the trail turns into a bridge pathway which takes you over the lake! Along the path there are several benches to rest on, fish from, or simply enjoy the serene surroundings. As the trail heads west into the coastal sand dune habitat, a boardwalk trail leads visitors out to the shoreline where you can walk down onto the beach or enjoy the sweeping Pacific Ocean views from the viewing deck. Along the way, interpretive panels highlight information about native plants and wildlife that you will see from the trail.