more stats
1,011 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:01:42
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
953 ft
Altitude min
987 ft
Altitude max
953 ft
Altitude start
987 ft
Altitude end
3.351%
Grade
-14.549%
Grade max
12.011%
Grade min
670 ft
Distance climb
234 ft
Distance down
60 ft
Distance flat
00:01:42
Avg time

Quickshot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Irish Hills
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #107770 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68514 in Trail Running
    • #195966 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Morro View shortcut with less climbing.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 87 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Quickshot Trail Reports

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Feb 18, 2025 @ 12:59pm
Feb 18, 2025
Nov 9, 2021 @ 7:07am
Nov 9, 2021
 Dry and in good condition
Jun 15, 2019 @ 11:31am
Jun 15, 2019
Feb 6, 2018 @ 7:17am
Feb 6, 2018
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Dec 11, 2017 @ 12:58pm
Dec 11, 2017
 Trail is currently CLOSED till further notice due to observations of an adult Mountain Lion with a Cub utilizing the location as a den area....
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on Feb 18, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Quickshot located?
      Quickshot 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 35.25602, -120.71712.
      ▼ How hard is Quickshot?
      Quickshot is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.351%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Quickshot?
      Quickshot has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 953 ft to 987 ft.
      ▼ Is Quickshot a point to point trail?
      Quickshot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Quickshot?
      Quickshot is 1,011 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Quickshot?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Quickshot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Quickshot?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Quickshot are:
      • September (5 activities)
      • January (4 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Quickshot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Quickshot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Quickshot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Quickshot. The trail is 1,011 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Quickshot?
      Quickshot is a moderately popular trail. There have been 794 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 789 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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