The best running trails in the Trish Hills

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Running in the Trish Hills is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Trish Hills—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Andrew Molera Beach Loop — Andrew Molera State Park	Expert 01:47 13.2km
Rumsien Overlook via Tulas Trail loop — Rancho Canada	Intermediate 00:49 6.83km
Carmel River State Beach – Carmel Beach viewpoint loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea	Intermediate 01:05 10.2km
Seals at Point Lobos – Sea Lion Point loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea	Intermediate 01:21 11.1km
Carmel River State Beach loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea	Expert 04:10 39.2km
Poly Canyon Road – Stenner Creek Road loop from San Luis Obispo	Expert 01:37 15.1km
Garrapata State Park loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea	Expert 01:16 7.29km
Bishop Peak loop from San Luis Obispo	Expert 01:20 10.1km
Downtown San Luis Obispo loop from San Luis Obispo	Intermediate 01:00 9.54km

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Andrew Molera Beach Loop — Andrew Molera State Park
01:47
13.2km
8:04/km
370m
370m
Expert
32
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Rumsien Overlook via Tulas Trail loop — Rancho Canada
00:49
6.83km
7:15/km
100m
100m
Intermediate
4
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Carmel River State Beach – Carmel Beach viewpoint loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea
01:05
10.2km
6:19/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
101
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Seals at Point Lobos – Sea Lion Point loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea
01:21
11.1km
7:17/km
120m
120m
Intermediate
86
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Carmel River State Beach loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea
04:10
39.2km
6:23/km
400m
400m
Expert
46
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Poly Canyon Road – Stenner Creek Road loop from San Luis Obispo
01:37
15.1km
6:26/km
220m
220m
Expert
18
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Garrapata State Park loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea
01:16
7.29km
10:22/km
510m
510m
Expert
17
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Bishop Peak loop from San Luis Obispo
01:20
10.1km
7:56/km
370m
370m
Expert
17
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Downtown San Luis Obispo loop from San Luis Obispo
01:00
9.54km
6:20/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
12
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.