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3,503 ft
Distance
190 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:10:41
Avg time
97 ft
Altitude change
837 ft
Altitude min
1,021 ft
Altitude max
837 ft
Altitude start
934 ft
Altitude end
2.778%
Grade
-12.056%
Grade max
17.827%
Grade min
1,846 ft
Distance climb
1,305 ft
Distance down
352 ft
Distance flat
00:10:41
Avg time
Morro View Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaIrish Hills
San Luis Obispo, California -
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Morro View climbs to the top of Irish Hills Open Space through brush and several loose, rocky, and moderately technical sections. It's an awesome flowing descent out to a vista of Morro Bay. Fun ridden either way.
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- 8 miles average
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- 120 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to morro-view trailhead
(35.255170, -120.714180)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morro View
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Where is Morro View located?
Morro View 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 35.25517, -120.71418.
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How hard is Morro View?
Morro View is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.778%.
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What is the elevation gain for Morro View?
Morro View has 58 m of elevation gain. The trail has 28 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 255 m to 311 m.
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Is Morro View a point to point trail?
Morro View is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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