more stats
2,835 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-266 ft
Descent
00:03:48
Avg time
-260 ft
Altitude change
905 ft
Altitude min
1,169 ft
Altitude max
1,169 ft
Altitude start
909 ft
Altitude end
-9.2%
Grade
-33.3%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
121 ft
Distance climb
2,201 ft
Distance down
512 ft
Distance flat
00:03:48
Avg time

Stenner Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cuesta Ridge West
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #45723 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13177 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,327 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #301 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump

More difficult option than Elevator, more Jumps, Berms and features

Tags
BermsDropsJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 174 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 844 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Stenner Flow Trail Reports

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May 20, 2026 @ 11:25pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 20, 2026
reporter Trail got a complete overhaul top to bottom. Some minor work & trail maintenance may still happen here & there though all major work has...
Feb 28, 2026 @ 11:49pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026 @ 3:19pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 28, 2026
City rangers doing work on this trail with mini excavator. Trail is all torn up, has closed signs on it. Take elevator instead
Nov 24, 2025 @ 8:40am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 24, 2025
Jun 2, 2025 @ 9:17am
Jun 2, 2025
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on May 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.93 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to stenner-flow trailhead (35.343860, -120.653130)

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      7:04 | 395 | Jan 17, 2022 , San Luis Obispo
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      14:56 | 287 | Apr 9, 2021 , San Luis Obispo

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 1,630 ft • 35 • Shuttled •
      A great route for very advanced riders wanting to see the best descents San Luis Obispo has to offer. Not...
      ★ 4.0 • 2,448 ft • 83 ft • 6 • Loop •
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      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 244 ft • 14 •
      Advanced All-Mountain/Enduro route on West Cuesta Ridge. Rocks, tech, steeps, big hucks, and speed.
      3.9 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 22%
      4 ★ 44%
      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stenner Flow located?
      Stenner Flow 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 35.34386, -120.65313.
      ▼ How hard is Stenner Flow?
      Stenner Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stenner Flow?
      Stenner Flow has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 266 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 905 ft to 1,169 ft.
      ▼ Is Stenner Flow a point to point trail?
      Yes, Stenner Flow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Stenner Flow?
      Stenner Flow is 2,835 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stenner Flow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stenner Flow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Stenner Flow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Stenner Flow are:
      • September (70 activities)
      • April (46 activities)
      • May (45 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Stenner Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stenner Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stenner Flow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Stenner Flow. The trail is 2,835 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Stenner Flow?
      Stenner Flow is a very popular trail. There have been 8,992 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,948 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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