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San Luis Obispo County
California Polytechnic State University

Views of Bishop Peak – Cerro San Luis Summit loop from San Luis Obispo

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United States
California
San Luis Obispo County
California Polytechnic State University

Views of Bishop Peak – Cerro San Luis Summit loop from San Luis Obispo

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Views of Bishop Peak – Cerro San Luis Summit loop from San Luis Obispo

01:23

15.0km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.59 km for 648 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.95 km

Views of Bishop Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cerro San Luis Fire Road offers a wonderful views of Bishop Peak. A spectacular volcanic green plug that belongs to the Nine Sisters.

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2

6.34 km

Cerro San Luis Summit

Highlight • Summit

Standing at 1,292 feet the summit of Cerro San Luis offers panoramic views of Bishop Peak and the rest of the SLO area. One of the Nine Sisters of volcanic peaks that run between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo.

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3

8.72 km

Natural tunnel along the trail

Highlight • Natural

The plants create beautiful tunnels of vegetation, this is ideal to protect yourself from the windy and sunny days.

Also you can still enjoy the views of the foot of the mountain.

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4

10.1 km

Cerro San Luis Natural Reserve Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

You can find an informative poster at the beginning of the adventure. From this point you have a beautiful panoramic view of the mountain.

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5

11.4 km

Bubblegum Alley

Highlight • Structure

Quirky alley between 733 and 737 Higuera Street covered with chewed colorful bubble gum, some with attached wrappers.

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6

12.1 km

Cheng Park

Highlight • Structure

Two Chinese stone Lions ‘guard’ the entrance to the small park built by the San Luis Obispo Rotary Club. Several benches, pagoda style pavillons and gates create a little oasis …

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7

12.2 km

Downtown San Luis Obispo

Highlight • Settlement

San Luis Obispo has a beautiful downtown area. The tree lined streets are full of restaurants, cafés, and bars. It is a great place to go for a walk, people watch, or visit some wonderful boutique shops.

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15.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

4.35 km

2.29 km

1.26 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.90 km

6.16 km

1.66 km

180 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

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