Long park behind the campground and the coastal dunes, with pleasant trails under tall eucalyptus trees. The amazing Monarch butterflies migrate here over several hundred miles from the Sierra Nevada, Oregon and Washington State, to overwinter in the mild climate, hibernating several months high up in the eucalyptus trees. Volunteers with telescopes make it possible to find and see them, and provide information. The monarch habitat destruction by agriculture, pesticides, and climate change has caused the famous migrating population to colapse. From previously hundreds of millions to just a few thousand. Extinction is a real risk in the near future.

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November 2, 2017

Road cycling

Monarch Butterflies come from the Central Valley to overwinter between October and April at the coast. Many seem to like certain Eucalyptus groves, even though they only eat milkweed

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November 30, 2017

Mountain biking

Volunteer docents with telescopes help visitors during the Nov-Mar wintering season to see the thousands of butterflies resting in large groups high up in the eucalyptus trees.

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Monarch Butterfly Grove - Pismo Beach

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1. Bridge over Pismo Creek – View of the SBP Airport loop from Oceano

52.3km

02:11

270m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Bridge over Pismo Creek – Old Port Beach loop from Oceano

52.0km

02:30

390m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. View of the SBP Airport – Bridge over Pismo Creek loop from San Luis Obispo

63.5km

02:45

380m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Location: Grover Beach, San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

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1. Bridge over Pismo Creek – View of the SBP Airport loop from Oceano

2. Bridge over Pismo Creek – Old Port Beach loop from Oceano

3. View of the SBP Airport – Bridge over Pismo Creek loop from San Luis Obispo

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