Central Coast California Trails
Cerro Cabrillo Peak Morro Bay State Park San Luis Obispo California Nine Sister hike trail Tiki Rock
There are nine principle volcanic plugs spread between the central coast cities of Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. The 911-foot Cerro Cabrillo (or Cabrillo Peak) is the third of the Nine Sisters from the west after Morro Rock and Black Hill. The summit of Cerro Cabrillo is the highest point in Morro Bay State Park, offering panoramic oceanfront views.  The unmaintained… Read more.
Central Coast California Trails
Islay Hill Trail San Luis Obispo Islay Hill Open Space hike Morros Nine Sisters SLO
Islay Hill stands at the eastern end of the chain of volcanic plugs running across San Luis Obispo. If Bishop Peak is the most iconic Morro, than Islay Hill is probably the easiest to hike (with the exception of Black Hill). The dome-shaped 776-foot summit is more mound than mountain, but you will find 550 feet of elevation gain on the 1.8-mile round trip hike to the… Read more.
Central Coast California Trails
Cerro San Luis Mountain trail SLO hike
Located just west of downtown San Luis Obispo, the 1,292-foot Cerro San Luis (or San Luis Mountain) offers sweeping views over the city and surroundings. Cerro San Luis is a member of the Morros, or Nine Sisters, a chain of prominent volcanic peaks stretching east from Morro Bay. These beautiful peaks set the postcard-like backdrop for San Luis Obispo and are excellent… Read more.
Central Coast California Trails
Bishop’s Peak, formally known as Bishop Peak, is the most sought after summit in San Luis Obispo.  Bishop Peak is the tallest of the Nine Sisters, the picturesque volcanic Morros stretching across San Luis Obispo. The iconic mountain has a rocky crown shaped like a bishop's miter, which provides panoramic views over the city and nearby peaks.   The single-track trail to the 1,559-foot summit is demanding and rewarding – an excellent hike.  From the trailhead at the top of Highland Drive to the summit is 3.5 miles round trip with 950 feet of elevation gain.
Bishop’s Peak, formally known as Bishop Peak, is the most sought after summit in San Luis Obispo. Bishop Peak is the tallest of the Nine Sisters, the picturesque volcanic Morros stretching across San Luis Obispo. The iconic mountain has a rocky crown shaped like a bishop's miter, which provides panoramic views over the city and nearby peaks. The single-track trail to the… Read more.
Central Coast California Trails
San Luis Mountain Hike Laguna Lake Park Cerro San Luis Obispo Madonna Mountain Trail
Located just west of downtown San Luis Obispo, the 1,292-foot Cerro San Luis (or San Luis Mountain) offers sweeping views of the Santa Lucia Mountains and other peaks in the Morros, the chain of mountains that Cerro San Luis is a part of. The Morros, or Nine Sisters, are a line of prominent volcanic peaks between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. These beautiful peaks set… Read more.
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