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Bishop Peak Natural Reserve
Bishop Peak is the highest of the Nine Sisters volcanic peaks spanning 12 miles between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. This reserve has two interconnecting trails totaling nearly 8 miles with varying degrees of difficulty.
Cerro San Luis Natural Reserve
Cerro San Luis is a 1292-foot peak in the Nine Sisters volca-
nic chain. Cyclers and hikers are allowed on the 2.1-mile Lemon Grove Loop. Hiking only is recom- mended for the “M” Trail, a 2.6- mile loop and a 640-foot climb. The trails merge for about a half-mile
at one point. The trailhead is from Carriage Road.
Islay Hill Open Space
There are three different access points to the Islay Hill Trail, ending at a 776-foot panoramic view of Edna Valley and the Santa Lucia Mountains from this peak in the Seven Sisters formation. Trailheads are from Sweet Bay Lane, Spanish Oaks Drive, or Huckleberry Lane.
Johnson Ranch Open Space
The Johnson Ranch Loop is a two-segment trail. The 2.6-mile segment is recommended for cycling and the 2.3-mile segment for hiking. The Filipponi Connec- tor leads hikers to trails in the Irish Hills Nature Reserve. The trailhead is just off Highway 101 between San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach.
Laguna Lake Natural Reserve
Four intersecting trails bring hikers and cyclists to Laguna Lake. Two trails, the Allen K. Settle Trail and the Lakeside Trail are ranked as easy. Laguna Lake Upper Loop Trail is an intermediate trail. Laguna Lake Ridge Trail is expert only. The entrance is at 504 Madonna Road in San Luis Obispo.
San Luis Obispo
Reservoir Canyon Open Space
Reservoir Canyon Trail is a 5.35-mile round-trip moderate
to difficult hike through oak and eucalyptus groves, featuring water- ways, a waterfall and a 360-degree view from the top. Leashed dogs are welcome. Mountain bikes are prohibited.
Stenner Springs Natural Reserve
Stenner Springs Natural Reserve trail system has seven different trails that total a little over 20 miles with varying levels of difficulty. The shortest trail, the Stenner Creek Trail to Elevator Trails is a 2.9-mile moderately challenging loop. The longest trail complex, which in- cludes the Morning Glory, Botani- cal and Shooters Loop for hikers and mountain bikes is a challenging 9.3-mile loop that takes over four hours to complete.
San Luis Obispo trails offffer panoramic views of the countryside.
History Museum in San Luis Obispo, est. 2002
Central Coast Veterans Museum
Museum Hours: Wed - Sat • 10am - 3pm
Tours - Exhibits - Artifacts - Uniforms - Veteran Stories
Come Explore The Museum!
801 Grand Avenue, Suite 102
*Entrance doors at back of brick buildling*
Volunteers Needed | 501c3 non-profit org
www.VetMuseum.org
Convenient and affordable transportation to the best of SLO.
For route and schedule information, please visit slotransit.org, download the SLO Transit app or call 805-541-2877. Thank you!
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