Sun, July 21st, (varying times) The Morros of SLO County. Join us for a one-day ascent of the five publicly accessible morros, near San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. All five morros can be hiked in succession (see schedule listed below) or selected to suit one’s preferences and conditioning. Each has a beautiful but different vista---from city to grassland to seashore. Total round-trip distance for all five hikes is about 13 miles, with 3,500 ft. elevation gain. Bring plenty of water (store extra water in your vehicle), lunch and snacks, and dress in layers for changing weather. The day is likely to start and end cool, but be quite warm at mid-day. A hat, sunscreen, and sturdy hiking shoes are essential. Notification with leader at least 24 hrs. in advance is required. Leader: Bill Waycott, 459-2103 or email: bill.waycott@gmail Asst.: Andrea Ortiz, 264-4527. The plants, animals, and the geology of the area will be topics during the hike. 7:30 a.m. Islay Hill, 2 miles, 500 ft. gain, moderate. The easternmost of the morros, with views of five others. To trailhead, take Tank Farm Rd. east past Orcutt Rd, then south on Spanish Oaks Dr., then east on Sweet Bay Lane to end. 9:30 a.m. Cerro San Luis, 4 miles, 1,100 ft. gain, moderate. Has knockout views of SLO. Trailhead at the end of Marsh St., just before onramp to Hwy 101 south. Lunch: 11:45 am, Throop Park, corner of Cerro Romauldo Street and Cuesta Drive. 1 p.m. Bishop Peak, 3.5 miles, 950 ft. gain, moderate. Highest of all the morros. Hike begins with lunch at 12:30, then up the trail at 1 p.m. From Hwy 1, go west on Highland Dr. (opposite Cal Poly entrance), then right on Patricia Drive. Park at trailhead on Patricia Dr. just before reaching Anacapa Circle. 4:30 p.m. Cerro Cabrillo, 2.5 miles, 800 ft gain, moderate. 360-degree views from the Santa Lucia Mts. to the coastline. Meet at Quarry Trail trailhead on South Bay Blvd, 1.4 miles south of Hwy 1 or .4 mile north of Turri Rd. 6:30 p.m. Black Hill, .5 mile, 100 ft. gain, easy. Ocean views from Montana de Oro north to San Simeon. From South Bay Blvd, drive into Morro Bay State Park, turn right at first fork onto Park View Rd., then right onto Black Hill Rd. to end.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 05:48:38 +0000
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