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Oats Peak Trail

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  2. CA
  3. …Central Coast
  4. …Morro Bay
  5. Montaña de Oro State Park
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“A climb to the highest ridge and peaks in Montana D'Oro SP. ”

Dan Ardoin
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11.3

Miles

18.2

KM

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Singletrack

1,349' 411 m

High

54' 16 m

Low

1,433' 437 m

Up

1,438' 438 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Allowed

Multi-use trail: hiking, biking and horseback riding.

Overview

Awesome views of the coastline and coastal hills and valleys! View of Morro Bay, Pacific Ocean and Perfumo Canyon Rd.

Description

Trailhead is just inside the campground entrance. Stay on the Oats Peak trail (clearly marked) as all other trails south of Islay Creek are closed to mountain biking. This is an extremely well built trail that climbs for five miles. The last 1/2 mile is very steep with loose rocks. There is a wide turnaround point just before the final climb to the top.

Turn around and enjoy the 5+ miles of flowing downhill!

Contacts

Local Club: Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers

Land Manager: California State Parks - Montana de Oro

Shared By:

Dan Ardoin with improvements by Joseph Sarti and 1 other
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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 68 votes

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Great switchbacks on Oats Peak Trail
Jan 20, 2015 near Los Osos, CA
K (11) on the switchbacks.
Apr 6, 2016 near Los Osos, CA
Oats Peak coastal view.
Nov 30, 2015 near Los Osos, CA
Oats Peak Trail
Jul 10, 2017 near Los Osos, CA
Valencia Peak
Jul 10, 2017 near Los Osos, CA
Great view of the Pacific from Oats Peak Trail
Oct 15, 2014 near Los Osos, CA

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Jan 13, 2024
Tobias Sandler
zoom zoom baby 6mi — 15h 59m
Jul 3, 2023
Bootsy Kay
Sep 9, 2022
Seth Aungst
fun, a little soft
Jun 27, 2022
Sean Whipp
Apr 30, 2022
Jon Sanders
Hikeabike is worth it for views. Start at trailhead on Pecho valley rd at Hazard Canyon rd, do East boundary first, then canyon view after to return. 24mi
Apr 10, 2022
James Bishop
25mi
Nov 20, 2021
Jonathan Boriack
10.3mi — 1h 30m
Jul 11, 2021
Colby Decoteau
Thermal inversion layer made for a warmer than expected ride. Conditions were clear but dusty.

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