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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Irish Hills
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96536 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55488 in Trail Running
    • #103179 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 124 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Morro View Trail Reports

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Feb 18, 2025 @ 12:59pm
Feb 18, 2025
Feb 8, 2023 @ 10:22pm
Feb 8, 2023
 Perfect
Apr 28, 2022 @ 4:22pm
Apr 28, 2022
Nov 9, 2021 @ 7:07am
Nov 9, 2021
 Dry and in good condition
Sep 10, 2021 @ 4:05pm
Sep 10, 2021
 Loose and dry, traction is tricky in spots.
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Status:
on Feb 18, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      73
      Mariposa & Morro View
      ★ 3.0 • 4 miles • 893 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
      A quick and fun route in the Irish Hills if you are short on time. You get to see the great view at the...
      197
      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...
      391
      The everything legal in SLO ride
      42 miles • 6,585 ft • 34 •
      Connect all the legal SLO trails with very little pavement & fire road.

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      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 67%
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      1 Review & Comments

      Zastreet
      If you like riding up/down the equivalent of a dry creek bed, this is for you. Recent trailwork has smoothed things out a bit, but this is 100% rock garden

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Morro View?
      Morro View is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.778%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Morro View?
      Morro View has 190 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 837 ft to 1,021 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Morro View?
      Morro View is 3,503 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Morro View?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Morro View. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Morro View?
      Morro View is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Morro View? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Morro View are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Morro View?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Morro View. The trail is 3,503 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Morro View?
      Morro View is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,129 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,445 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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