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

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United States

California

San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo

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

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

01:16

14.8km

240m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 361 m for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.05 km

Entrance to Poly Canyon

Highlight • Trail

Pack some water watch for wildlife

Tip by

3.54 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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6.10 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.

Tip by

6.97 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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10.4 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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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

2.06 km

1.80 km

489 m

311 m

Surfaces

9.26 km

3.42 km

1.56 km

531 m

Elevation

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Saturday 13 June

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Cal Poly gate

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Stenner Creek Road

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