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1,942 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-237 ft
Descent
00:01:29
Avg time
-222 ft
Altitude change
197 ft
Altitude min
420 ft
Altitude max
420 ft
Altitude start
197 ft
Altitude end
-22.489%
Grade max
12.696%
Grade min
166 ft
Distance climb
1,776 ft
Distance down
00:01:29
Avg time

Sterling Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Irish Hills
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Secondary trailhead access.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 70 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Sterling Trail Reports

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Nov 19, 2022 @ 1:38pm
Nov 19, 2022
Sep 15, 2021 @ 5:18pm
Sep 15, 2021
 A tree fell across the trail. Can hike-a-bike around it tho.
May 15, 2017 @ 5:18pm
May 15, 2017
 Small landslide, but it is easily ridden around. Clear to go!
Mar 16, 2017 @ 10:50am
Mar 16, 2017
 Major Water drainage issue, lots of mud between Sterling pavement and Mariposa/Madonna Road TH.
Jan 25, 2017 @ 5:00pm
Jan 25, 2017
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on Nov 19, 2022
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sterling located?
      Sterling 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 35.2546, -120.70209.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sterling?
      Sterling has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 237 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 197 ft to 420 ft.
      ▼ Is Sterling a point to point trail?
      Sterling is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Sterling?
      Sterling is 1,942 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sterling?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sterling. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sterling?
      Sterling is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Sterling? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sterling are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sterling?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sterling. The trail is 1,942 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sterling?
      Sterling is a very popular trail. There have been 1,031 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,149 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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