more stats
2,152 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
00:07:15
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
00:07:15
Avg time

Ocean View Trail (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Irish Hills
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #106071 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116162 in Trail Running
    • #112127 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,764 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #5,720 in Trail Running
    • #6,261 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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).

Tags
CoastalFlowyTight and twistyViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Ocean View Trail... Trail Reports

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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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Status:
on Feb 18, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ocean-view-trail-upper trailhead (35.243760, -120.702560)

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      11:34 | 236 | Jun 24, 2023 , San Luis Obispo
      Irish Hills Round 2 | San Luis Obispo 2020
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      12:56 | 258 | Jan 17, 2022 , San Luis Obispo
      DO NOT MOUNTAIN BIKE During A California Heat...
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      14:06 | 352 | Oct 18, 2020 , San Luis Obispo

      Routes with this trail

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      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,178 ft • 13 •
      Froom connector to Oceanview trail
      ★ 2.0 • 12 miles • 1,847 ft • 12 • Loop •
      Irish Hills - Ocean View > Chutes and Ladders > Poppy > Mariposa
      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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      3.9 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
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      3 ★ 17%
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      1 Review & Comments

      RideThoseTrails
      Great in both directions and the perfect next section from lower thru middle and this one getting up to the final black. Some ready good rock sections that just need confidence or maybe foolishness.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Ocean View Trail (Upper)?
      Ocean View Trail (Upper) is 2,152 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ocean View Trail (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ocean View Trail (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ocean View Trail (Upper)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ocean View Trail (Upper) are:
      • January (9 activities)
      • September (9 activities)
      • December (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ocean View Trail (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ocean View Trail (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ocean View Trail (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Ocean View Trail (Upper). The trail is 2,152 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ocean View Trail (Upper)?
      Ocean View Trail (Upper) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,402 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,349 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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