The Best Hiking in San Luis Obispo
Looking for the best hiking in San Luis Obispo? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around San Luis Obispo. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near San Luis Obispo
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San Luis Obispo, California
Bowden Ranch Trail
4.03.34 mi / 1286 ft gainThis short but intense hike on the north east side of San Luis Obispo, offers an amazing view of the town. This hike is roughly 3 miles with 1300 ft of elevation gain. It provides a great cardio workout! It is also a very popular spot to hike but is less crowded than Bishop Peak. It's a dog frie...Read more -
San Luis Obispo, California
Madonna Mountain Loop
4.47 mi / 951 ft gainMadonna Mountain Loop is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near San Luis Obispo, California.Read more -
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Lemon Grove Loop Trail
2.33 mi / 443 ft gainLemon Grove Loop Trail is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near San Luis Obispo, California.Read more -
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M Trail Loop
2.48 mi / 610 ft gainM Trail Loop is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near San Luis Obispo, California.Read more -
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South Hills Trail
2.26 mi / 413 ft gainSouth Hills Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near San Luis Obispo, California.Read more -
San Luis Obispo, California
Poly Canyon Loop Trail
6.15 mi / 1020 ft gainPoly Canyon Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near San Luis Obispo, California.Read more -
San Luis Obispo, California
Serenity Swing
3.52 mi / 607 ft gainSerenity Swing is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Luis Obispo, California.Read more -
San Luis Obispo, California
Reservoir Canyon Loop Trail
5.4 mi / 1397 ft gainReservoir Canyon Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near an Luis Obispo, CaliforniaRead more -
San Luis Obispo, California
Reservoir Canyon Trail
4.9 mi / 1282 ft gainReservoir Canyon Trail is an out and back trail where you may see local wildlife located near San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaRead more -
San Luis Obispo, California
Laguna Lake Loop Trail
1.38 mi / 33 ft gainLaguna Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near San Luis Obispo, California.Read more -
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Bishop Peak Trail from Patricia Drive
5.03.86 mi / 1296 ft gainBishop Peak Trail from Patricia Drive is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near San Luis Obispo, California.Read more -
San Luis Obispo, California
Felsman Loop Trail
2.53 mi / 581 ft gainFelsman Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Luis Obispo, California.Read more -
San Luis Obispo, California
Bishop Peak Trail from Highland Drive Trail
3.29 mi / 1050 ft gainBishop Peak Trail from Highland Drive Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near San Luis Obispo, California.Read more -
San Luis Obispo, California
Bishop's Peak Trail
4.83.17 mi / 928 ft gainBishop's Peak is one of the most frequented hikes of the San Luis Obispo Area. With a 950ft elevation gain in an estimated 3 mile trek, the summit's peak rests at 1,559 feet. The hike is both demanding and rewarding - the panoramic views at the top of the nearby volcanic morros and San Luis Obisp...Read more -
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Froom Creek, Poppy, Morro View, Quickshot, Mariposa and King Trail Loop
5.25 mi / 919 ft gainFroom Creek, Poppy, Morro View, Quickshot, Mariposa and King Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Luis Obispo, California.Read more