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2,152 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
00:05:57
Avg time
95 ft
Altitude change
844 ft
Altitude min
939 ft
Altitude max
844 ft
Altitude start
938 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-2.9%
Grade max
12.3%
Grade min
1,562 ft
Distance climb
46 ft
Distance down
509 ft
Distance flat
00:05:57
Avg time

Ocean View Trail (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Irish Hills
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89158 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76080 in Trail Running
    • #42800 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This is a mildly sloping, twisty trail with a lot of embedded rocks. The north side of the loop flows better and incorporates a small optional drop as you exit the trees, followed by a flowy bottom section (doing it clockwise).

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Feb 18, 2025 @ 4:50pm
Feb 18, 2025
Nov 2, 2024 @ 11:44am
Nov 2, 2024
 Hero dirt or as close as we can get in SLO -- got a little rain the night before! Chef Kiss!
Dec 16, 2023 @ 4:56am
Dec 16, 2023
 Tacky dirt
Oct 11, 2023 @ 4:40am
Oct 11, 2023
 Rocky and fun
Aug 24, 2023 @ 10:16am
Aug 24, 2023
 Dry, chunky and fun
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on Feb 18, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
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        Directions to ocean-view-trail-upper trailhead (35.243760, -120.702560)

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        Jun 18, 2020 @ 7:55pm
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        Apr 15, 2017 @ 11:45pm
        Apr 15, 2017

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        youtuber Is Irish Hills the most technical ride in San...
        12:32 | 111 | Jun 30, 2024 , San Luis Obispo
        Irish Hills, SLO
        11:34 | 127 | Jun 24, 2023 , San Luis Obispo
        Irish Hills Round 2 | San Luis Obispo 2020
        12:56 | 147 | Jan 17, 2022 , San Luis Obispo
        DO NOT MOUNTAIN BIKE During A California Heat...
        14:06 | 196 | Oct 18, 2020 , San Luis Obispo

        Routes with this trail

        61
        Froom to Oceanview
        ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,178 ft • 13 •
        to Oceanview trail
        115
        Irish Hills - Ocean View > Chutes and Ladders > Poppy > Mariposa
        ★ 2.0 • 12 miles • 1,847 ft • 12 • Loop •
        Irish Hills - Ocean View > > > Mariposa
        194
        Johnson Ranch to Irish Hills and Return
        20 miles • 2,992 ft • 53 • Point to Point •
        Start by grabbing a bell from the bell box to make yourself heard! Ride starts on easy, non-technical...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ocean View Trail (Upper)

        ▼ Where is Ocean View Trail (Upper) located?
        Ocean View Trail (Upper) is located in Irish Hills, San Luis Obispo, California, United States. It is part of the Irish Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.24376, -120.70256.
        ▼ How hard is Ocean View Trail (Upper)?
        Ocean View Trail (Upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 4.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ocean View Trail (Upper)?
        Ocean View Trail (Upper) has 93 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 844 ft to 939 ft.
        ▼ Is Ocean View Trail (Upper) a point to point trail?
        Ocean View Trail (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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