Central Coast Hiking Group

This group is for people that like to hike. Plus, you live near the Central Coast. Lots of great hiking here!

The goal is to explore the fabulous hiking the Central Coast has to offer. Hikes for all skill levels. We might even throw in a frisbee golf day in Waller Park.

You should join if you enjoy hiking the outdoors, and meeting new people. Even just visiting San Luis Obispo? Welcome to join our hikes.

Welcome :)

Always:

1. Know your limits. 2. Carry extra water. 3. Be aware of your surroundings, animals, poisonous plants, ticks, etc. 4. Hike accompanied.

Good Ideas:

1. Carry extra clothes, cell phone, windbreaker, map, compass, fire starter. 2. Tell someone where you are going and when you will be back. 3. Have fun!

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Meetup
Hike the Cruickshank Trail to Lion Den Camp
- Sat Feb 25
  8:15 AM
- RSVP 1 day
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- 1 attending
- 5 comments
Washburn day use area of San Simeon State Park, north of Cambria.

Hwy 1 & San Simeon State Park Rd., Cambria, CA (map)
Trail length: About 12 miles Type: Out and back steep overgrown trail. Difficulty: Strenuous, 3000' ascent Time: 4-6 Hours Description: Join the leader on this late... Learn more

Hosted by: Marv & Pet
Meetup
Hike to Gibraltar Dam from Red Rock off of Paradise Road
- Sat Feb 25
  9:00 AM
- RSVP 1 day
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- 3 attending
- 0 comments
Red Rock Recreation Area

End of Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA (map)
Hike to Gibraltar Dam from Red Rock off of Paradise Road Saturday, February 25, 2012, at the trail head by 9:00 am Distance and Elevation Gain: About 6 miles round trip... Learn more

Hosted by: Curt Cragg (Archivist, Accidental Historian & Intentional Hiker)
Meetup
Rinconada to Big Falls
- Sun Mar 04
  9:00 AM
- → RSVP
- 2 attending
- 2 comments
Make a right turn to the parking lot. Carpooling suggested.

2400 West Pozo Rd, , Santa Margarita, CA (map)
Rinconada to Big Falls Moderate, invigorating hike, 10 miles roundtrip and elevation gain of 2000 ft., in Los Padres Nat. Forest. Hike begins on Rinconada trail on to... Learn more

Hosted by: Marv & Pet

Full Moon Hike at La Purisima Mission

Wed Mar 07
5:15 PM
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2 attending
0 comments

La Purisima Mission: 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc, CA (map)

Trail length: 5.5 miles round trip Type: Out and back on an old road Difficulty:Easy to Moderate 400' ascent outbound.. Time: 1.5-2 hours. Description: Full Moon! Extra... Learn more

Hosted by: Bob in California (Organizer)

This Meetup repeats on the 1st Wednesday of every month until April 4, 2012

Full Moon Hike at La Purisima Mission	1 attending	Wed Apr 4, 5:15 PM

Meetup
Backpacking On Channel Islands National Park
- Fri Mar 09
  6:00 AM
- RSVPs not open yet
- 1 attending
- 0 comments
Price:

$75.00 per person

Sign-ups open:

Mar 4, 2012 6:00 AM
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Join us!
Trail length: 20-30 Miles Type: Backpacking Difficulty: Strenuous Time: 2 Nights and 3 Days. Leave the morning of the 9th of March, return Sunday Evening. Description:... Learn more

Hosted by: Bob in California (Organizer)
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Recent Meetups

February 18 at 9:00 AM, 12 Hikers attended
Hike the Bluffs Trail at Montana de Oro with MPA Watch volunteer training
They rated it 4.004 (4 ratings) and uploaded 23 photos

“
This is such a special and lovely place along the central coast of California. ...

—Diane

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It was a very interesting learning experience and enjoyed meeting all the participants.

—Elfie Vernon
February 12 at 10:00 AM, 12 Hikers attended
Johnson Ranch Hike
They rated it 4.505 (5 ratings) and uploaded 13 photos

Trail length: About 3.5 miles round trip Type: Loop around a trail Difficulty: Easy, 200' ascent Time: 1-2 1/4 hours. Description: PoleCats is dedicated to leading... Learn more
February 12 at 8:30 AM, 7 Hikers attended
Hike-a-thon and Outdoor Festival at Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Resort
They rated it 4.001 (1 ratings)

Hike-a-thon and Outdoor Festival at the beautiful Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Resort (3750 Paradise Road) Sunday, February 12, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Have fun... Learn more
February 8 at 5:15 PM, 9 Hikers attended
Full Moon Hike at La Purisima Mission
They rated it 4.502 (2 ratings) and uploaded 6 photos

Full Moon! Extra Moonlight for a midweek hike! We'll do these every full moon during the winter. Easy to moderate hike about five miles, less than two hours... Learn more
February 8 at 8:30 AM, 7 Hikers attended
Froom Ranch Trail Work
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Description: We'll be building a work in progress trail on the Froom Ranch on the newly acquired SLO city property. The trail will provide access to other existing and... Learn more