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

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
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. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 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

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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 …

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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!

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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

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

9.58 km

6.42 km

6.01 km

875 m

Surfaces

33.5 km

7.11 km

947 m

232 m

192 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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