- Summer Solstice Photo HikeMiossi Open Space, San Luis Obispo, CA
Near the summer solstice we’ll join the Weekend Hikers on their annual Summer Solstice Sunset Hike — a terrific chance to photograph sweeping views of the regional hills at golden hour.
Bring your iPhone or Android phone and we’ll talk about composing with the “Tool of Thirds” when composing landscape shots.
🥾 Experience: This is a hike. The route goes out and returns the same way for a total of 3.6 miles, give or take, with an elevation gain around 800’. We will pause for photo opportunities. You are responsible for your own safety. Route map.
🌤️ Weather: This hike usually has ideal conditions for glorious sunsets, but I can’t guarantee great lighting under clear skies. We’ll photography what we see.
⚠️ Safety: Be careful when turning onto and off of Stagecoach Road, as some drivers take speed limits as suggestions when descending the grade.
📱 Bring:
- iPhone or Android phone
- Sturdy shoes
- Water
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Optional snack
- Sense of fun and camaraderie
If you haven’t hiked Miossi Preserve before, you’re in for a memorable evening and a scenic treat.