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Downtown San Luis Obispo – TV Tower Road loop from San Luis Obispo

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Mountain biking trails
United States
California
San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo

Downtown San Luis Obispo – TV Tower Road loop from San Luis Obispo

Moderate

4.7

(7512)

17,213

riders

Downtown San Luis Obispo – TV Tower Road loop from San Luis Obispo

03:51

40.2km

890m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Stenner Springs Open Space

Los Padres National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

711 m

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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2

867 m

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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3

6.06 km

Stenner Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This packed dirt road climbs steadily up the valley with partial shade from trees by the creek. You pass under the train tracks and get a great view of the trestle.

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4

11.9 km

Cal Poly gate

Highlight • Structure

Cal Poly gate - crossing from the rail road property onto Cal Poly land. Various paths to go downhill into Poly Canyon and from there back to City streets.

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5

17.3 km

Old Stagecoach Road (gravel)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stagecoach Road is a dirt and gravel trail once a stagecoach route connecting San Luis Obispo to Santa Margarita and other areas to the north. The last stagecoach over the …

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6

20.6 km

TV Tower Road

Highlight • Trail

A lovely smooth dirt road climbing up into the hills and wilderness beyond. A breathtaking landscape to cycle on, giving you a real feeling of remoteness and seclusion. You will …

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7

28.7 km

8

30.4 km

View of Poly Canyon and Tire Swing

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

40.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

6.73 km

6.59 km

5.09 km

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

12.7 km

6.70 km

4.17 km

3.06 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Comments

July 17, 2023,SLO Mountain bike
A mountain bike ride that has road, dirt road, single track, railroad, and some really fun built sections with berms and jumps.
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