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Poly Canyon Road – Poly Canyon Road loop from San Luis Obispo

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San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo

Poly Canyon Road – Poly Canyon Road loop from San Luis Obispo

Hard

4.7

(9773)

16,409

riders

Poly Canyon Road – Poly Canyon Road loop from San Luis Obispo

04:11

41.9km

890m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 7.63 km for 58 m

After 13.3 km for 503 m

After 14.7 km for 1.35 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.84 km

Poly Canyon Road

Highlight • Trail

This is a beautiful stretch through the canyon. It's not uncommon to encounter other hikers, runners, cyclists and cows!

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2

11.2 km

Poly Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This road takes you across rolling hills and through several cattle gates. There are some steep climbs before reaching the top but you will be rewarded with a scenic view …

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3

17.0 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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21.4 km

Cuesta Ridge Botanical Special Interest Area

Nature Reserve

5

25.3 km

TV Tower Road

Highlight (Segment) • 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 …

Tip by

6

35.6 km

Poly Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a beautiful stretch through the canyon. It's not uncommon to encounter other hikers, runners, cyclists and cows!

Tip by

7

37.6 km

Entrance to Poly Canyon

Highlight • Trail

Pack some water watch for wildlife

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B

41.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

9.51 km

6.45 km

5.94 km

861 m

Surfaces

33.5 km

7.21 km

947 m

191 m

121 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Weather

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Thursday 12 November

19°C

13°C

30 %

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