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1.2 miles
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-665 ft
Descent
00:07:11
Avg time
-620 ft
Altitude change
1,286 ft
Altitude min
1,908 ft
Altitude max
1,906 ft
Altitude start
1,286 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-61.6%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
909 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:07:11
Avg time

Shooters Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cuesta Ridge West
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48905 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3891 in E-Biking
    • #146442 in Trail Running
    • #138826 in Hiking
    • #1834 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,447 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #112 in E-Biking
    • #7,479 in Trail Running
    • #7,932 in Hiking
    • #161 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    USFS

One of the most popular trails in San Luis Obispo, shooters is used regularly as both a fast and loose descent and a great climb. Descending the trail, you will find loose, drift-able berms and small optional jumps. While there is certainly quite a bit of rock on shooters, it is the least technical, fastest, and most flowy of the main trails descending West Cuesta Ridge. When climbing West Cuesta Ridge, if you are not going to take Old Stagecoach Road and TV Tower Road then Shooters is the easiest way up.

Tags
BermsFlowyJumpsRock gardens
Trail Supporters
  • City of San Luis Obispo Ranger Services
    Land Manager
  • USFS
    USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 118 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 668 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2020
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on Dec 22, 2025
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Avg: 3.76 (11 votes)
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      Directions to shooters trailhead (35.342790, -120.643220)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shooters located?
      Shooters is located in Cuesta Ridge West, San Luis Obispo, California, United States. It is part of the Cuesta Ridge West trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.34279, -120.64322.
      ▼ How hard is Shooters?
      Shooters is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shooters?
      Shooters has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 665 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,286 ft to 1,908 ft.
      ▼ How long is Shooters?
      Shooters is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shooters?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shooters. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shooters?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shooters are:
      • September (50 activities)
      • April (38 activities)
      • May (37 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Shooters? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shooters are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shooters?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Shooters. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shooters?
      Shooters is a very popular trail. There have been 7,096 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,043 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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