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Spooner's Cove – The Bluffs loop from Point Buchon Check-in Station

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San Luis Obispo County

Spooner's Cove – The Bluffs loop from Point Buchon Check-in Station

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Spooner's Cove – The Bluffs loop from Point Buchon Check-in Station

00:48

6.93km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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2.23 km

Montaña de Oro State Park Trail

Highlight • Trail

There is a wonderful bike path (gravel) that winds along Montana State Park. It is easily ridden on a road bike. The views are epic.

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2.24 km

Bluff Trail – The Whale Trail, Montana de Oro State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is often called the "Whale Trail" because you can spot a wide range of wildlife from this area, including sea otters, seabirds, seals, dolphins, and, of course, whales. …

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2.73 km

Along waterfront

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Running along this trail you can see the power of the ocean water crashing against the cliffs: a natural spectacle!

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3.75 km

Spooner's Cove

Highlight • Beach

Super beautiful bay with a gorgeous beach! But don't stop there, keep going to ride along the coast in Montana de Oro!

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6.88 km

The Bluffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

This was in January, but there seems to be some kind of wildlife all the time. We also saw a baby rattlesnake, a 🦎, a couple of sea otters, and a lot of birds. There are always amazing views.

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6.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.62 km

2.92 km

279 m

109 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

2.65 km

251 m

210 m

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Spooner's Cove – The Bluffs loop from Point Buchon Check-in Station

Montaña de Oro State Park Trail

Bluff Trail – The Whale Trail, Montana de Oro State Park

Along waterfront

Spooner's Cove

The Bluffs

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