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Great views you won't otherwise see that ends at the lighthouse.


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1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

Point to Point

339' 103 m

High

26' 8 m

Low

384' 117 m

Up

310' 94 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

26%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Educational

Docent led hikes only Wednesdays and Saturdays that you have to book through PG&E.

Need to Know

Parking is available at Port San Luis. Hikes are docent led only on Wednesdays and Saturdays and must be booked through PG&E here.

Description

You meet the docent guide at the Fishermans Memorial. From there you head up Diablo Canyon Rd. to a locked gate where the docent lets you through and locks behind the group. This immediately leads to a series of switchbacks and a steep climb to a paved road. The paved road is followed for about 0.5 miles to the highest elevation of the trail. This is where you'll get back on a dirt path, starting with a very steep descent. There is a stop or two on the descent to take a break if needed. The trail then follows the cliff along the bay taking you through mostly covered terrain. At about 1.5 miles you'll come out to a viewpoint overlooking Avila Bay and the trail is fully exposed. The docent will then guide you down to the lighthouse from this point.

Flora & Fauna

Oaks, poison oak, thistles, deer, rats

Contacts

Shared By:

Nathan Delaney

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in Avila Beach

#27476

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in Avila Beach

#2,920

in California

#27,476

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Looking back at Avila.
May 28, 2019 near Avila B…, CA
The first view getting back on the dirt trail.
May 28, 2019 near Avila B…, CA
Hiking back out from the lighthouse
May 28, 2019 near Avila B…, CA

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