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To
Cypress
Ridge
Arroyo Grande
Exploring
nature near
Arroyo Grande
Vacations are always better with
some adventure and explor-
ing and there’s no better way than
experiencing nature. The Arroyo
Grande countryside is some of the
most beautiful in the region, and
there are miles of hiking, biking, and
equestrian trails less than 20 min-
utes from Arroyo Grande Village.
Lopez Lake Recreation Area is
a short drive from the village and
the trailheads are easily accessible
from campgrounds or designated
parking. Nearly 20 leashed dog-
friendly trails, varying from easy
to challenging, offer spectacular
scenery and wildlife sightings for
the entire family.
Every trail offers memorable
nature experiences from strolls
through meadows and the shade
of oaks to brilliant and exotic
wildflowers on view in the spring-
time. Native California grasses and
plants are a delight, including fra-
grant salvia and artemisia shrubs.
Watch for the poison oak!
Wildlife includes more than
150 species of birds, including wild
turkeys, eagles, hawks, condors,
deer, sightings of coyotes, foxes,
rabbits, and other small mam-
mals, lizards, and snakes, including
rattlesnakes!
Bring your cell phone, camera,
and binoculars. Climbing a trail
and cresting a hill might offer
views of the lake or panoramas of
foothills and meadows. Each trail
is an adventure and there are some
easy walks near the lake.
Easy trails
Camp French Road—1.4 miles,
hike, bike, equestrian.
Marina Trail—.3 mile, hike or
bike.
Rocky Point Trail—.4 mile,
hike or bike.
Moderate trails
Blackberry Springs—.6 mile,
hike or bike.
Bobcat Trail—.7 mile, hike or
bike.
Connector Trail—.3 mile, hike
or bike.
Cougar Trail—.8 mile, hike or
bike.
Duna Vista Spur—.7 mile, hike,
bike, equestrian.
High Mountain—1.01 miles,
hike, bike, equestrian.
Horse Trail Spur—.8 mile, hike,
bike, equestrian.
Challenging trails
Black Bear Spur—.2 mile trail
hike, bike, equestrian.
Duna Vista Loop—3.2 miles,
hike, bike, equestrian.
Encinal Spur—1.08 miles hike,
bike, equestrian.
Escondido Overlook—.2 mile,
hike, bike, equestrian.
Escondido Trail—1.1 miles,
hike or bike.
High Ridge Trail—2.7 miles,
hike, bike, equestrian.
Turkey Ridge Trail—.2 mile,
hiking or biking.
Getting there
From Arroyo Grande, take Hua-
sana Road to Lopez Road and into
the Lopez Lake Recreation Area.
Along with hiking the recreation
area offers boating, fishing, and
camping, including the Black Bear
Equestrian Camp. The marina at
the lake has a convenience store,
restaurant, and snack bar. Marina
concessions open at 7 or 8 a.m. and
close between 4-6 p.m., depending
on the day.
There is a day-use fee, payable
at the entrance kiosk located at the
campground entrance, or make
day-use reservations online at
slocountyparks.com.
For more information, maps,
apps, and check trail conditions visit
slocountyparks.com or call
(805) 781-5930.