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1,155 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
1,319 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,312 ft
Altitude min
1,319 ft
Altitude start
1,316 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-2.1%
Grade max
4.2%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
390 ft
Distance down
607 ft
Distance flat

Avoid the Bog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santa Margarita Lake
    Santa Margarita, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #243075 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97020 in E-Biking
    • #97594 in Trail Running
    • #93702 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    SLO County Parks

Use this connector and the Sandstone trail to avoid the muddy bog on Blinn Ranch Trail

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 22 miles avg distance
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Feb 19, 2026 @ 12:11pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 19, 2026
 reporter City of SLO Park Rangers closed parking 🅿️ at trail heads and posted a sign that trail is closed until after rain storms have passed and...
Aug 6, 2024 @ 3:22pm
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        Directions to avoid-the-bog trailhead (35.320480, -120.423990)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Avoid the Bog

        ▼ Where is Avoid the Bog located?
        Avoid the Bog is located in Santa Margarita Lake, Santa Margarita, California, United States. It is part of the Santa Margarita Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.32048, -120.42399.
        ▼ How hard is Avoid the Bog?
        Avoid the Bog is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Avoid the Bog?
        Avoid the Bog has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,312 ft to 1,319 ft.
        ▼ Is Avoid the Bog a point to point trail?
        Avoid the Bog is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Avoid the Bog?
        Avoid the Bog is 1,155 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Avoid the Bog?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Avoid the Bog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Avoid the Bog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Avoid the Bog are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Avoid the Bog?
        Avoid the Bog is a very popular trail. There have been 40 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 55 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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