Bishop Peak+Felsman Loop: Boulder & Tree Climbing, Hiking, Exploring, Sunsetting

The rain season is here. Whatever Nature offers, I accept and adapt, shine or rain, being out exploring in beautiful nature would go on.

Bishop Peak is my favorite spot in San Luis Obispo for some exciting boulder climbing and consistent great panoramic views of SLO and the surrounding areas, especially at sunset. The hiking trail itself is relatively narrow and steep, rocky, making it less mundane and more exciting to hike. The forested area in the lower section with boulder outcrops is very scenic. Frequently there are other hikers along the trail going up and down, and quite often I had encountered other hikers and climbers that brought meaningful conversations on top of the boulders.

For this trip, I would also explore Felsman Loop for tree climbing and mycology field exploring. There will be some bushy traverse, including encountering toxicodendron species that are known by some as poison oaks.

The main focus of this trip is on the boulder climbing at the peak, and watching the sun setting on a prominent boulder with 360 panoramic views.

Video clips from previous rain day exploring adventures.
https://youtu.be/88fALJf5u7k?si=elTl9PT3_fwdyhtt
https://youtu.be/xlNiti4ZpCI?si=MbDPn4LHZUmd5u79
https://youtube.com/shorts/jxYncrVZEkI?si=gdPwQyzFfciTo577
https://youtube.com/shorts/28ywbU9QJ4k?si=TgcNBOu17G-nRcEI
https://youtube.com/shorts/Lnu3A3p4aTk?si=n_glDAv6yaYsfdDZ

To join, you must have effective safety acumen and adequate boulder & tree climbing skills, penalty for mistakes and negligence is serious injuries or permanent comatose.

If you are also enjoying boulder climbing, passionate about exploring in beautiful nature, committed to health, fitness & agility, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to submit your intent to join wait list.

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude

Personality & Character: upright, authentic, sincere, down to earth, cheerful, pleasant to chat with, thoughtful, effective in communicating, intelligent, competent

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for boulder climbing, hiking & exploring adventure, mentally & emotionally sound

Ability: assess and manage risks effectively, carry on meaningful conversations

Experience & Skill: boulder climbing, wild bush traverse, uneven terrain hiking

Distance & Climb: up to 8 mile, 2000’ climb & descent

Supply & Equipment: adequate hydration, food, reliable headlamp and windbreaker as needed for night descent

Trailhead: Patricia Dr Trailhead

Liability Waiver
By RSVPing and participating in this event, you acknowledge that outdoor adventures carry risks (injury, illness, accidents, etc.) and agree that you are solely responsible for your own safety, health, wellbeing, and belongings. The organizer(s) and co-hosts are not liable for any loss, damage, or injury. By joining, you agree to the full terms and conditions.