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Morro Bay

Anchor Memorial Park – Morro Rock Natural Preserve loop from Morro Strand State Beach

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United States
California
San Luis Obispo County
Morro Bay

Anchor Memorial Park – Morro Rock Natural Preserve loop from Morro Strand State Beach

Moderate

3.2

(21)

60

runners

Anchor Memorial Park – Morro Rock Natural Preserve loop from Morro Strand State Beach

01:03

9.75km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area

Morro Rock Natural Preserve

Waypoints

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3.68 km

Anchor Memorial Park

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This small but picturesque park features a large anchor, picnic tables, and a fishing pier extending out past the boat docks. All of this makes for a near-perfect view of …

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3.71 km

Morro Bay Anchor Memorial

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This anchor has a rather sad background - it represents the sailors of Morro Bay missing at sea

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4.00 km

Morro Bay T Pier — Otter viewing area

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Sea otters sleep in the water here. One animal has previously wrapped itself in seaweed to avoid being swept away by the current.

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4

4.43 km

Morro Bay Power Plant Smokestacks

Highlight • Monument

TNT? 🧨💥

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5

4.78 km

Morro Rock View — Coleman Park

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Small park protecting the narrow landbridge connecting Morro Rock with the Morro Bay shoreline.

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6

5.41 km

Fisherman's Family Sculpture dedicated to "Those Who Wait"

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A sculpture by Elizabeth MacQueen commemorating families waiting for loved ones lost at sea.

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5.97 km

Morro Rock Natural Preserve

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Morro Rock Natural Preserve, a geological marvel formed 23 million years ago, is part of the Nine Sisters volcanic plugs. Standing at 576 feet, it served as a vital navigational …

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9.75 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.53 km

4.09 km

850 m

178 m

120 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

2.82 km

1.36 km

1.26 km

243 m

141 m

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Wednesday 28 October

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