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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaIrish Hills
San Luis Obispo, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular In Reverse
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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6 Months
- 6 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 61 rides
- Last: Jul 23, 2026
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Directions to sterling trailhead
(35.254600, -120.702090)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sterling
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long is Sterling?
Sterling is 1,942 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
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