🏞️🌿🌞Bishop Peak: Hiking, Boulder Climbing, Sunset Watching

Bishop Peak is my favorite spot in San Luis Obispo for some fun 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, with some boulders, 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 encounter other hikers and climbers that bring meaningful conversations on top of the boulders.
The main focus is boulder climbing and exploring the boulder fields on top of the peak. There will be some bushy traverse, including encountering poison oaks. This is fun and exciting for me, but for sure not for most people. I plan to enjoy a meal and watch the sun setting on a prominent boulder with 360 panoramic views, and descending with headlamp.

Video from a previous trip in Dec 2025:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuovhD5WhcU

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

If you also enjoy boulder climbing, passionate about exploring in beautiful nature, committed to health, fitness & agility, you are welcome to submit your intent to join. 🙂

Distance & Climb: up to 4 mile, 1000’ climb & descent

Supply & Equipment: reliable headlamp and windbreaker as needed for night descent

Trailhead: Bishop Peak Highland Dr Trailhead

Cross post:
https://www.meetup.com/san-luis-obispo-outdoor-adventure/?eventOrigin=your_groups