Park · Morro Bay State Park, California

Best hikes in Morro Bay State Park

The 24 best of 24 trails in Morro Bay State Park, California, ranked by route quality.

Trails

24

Easy

22

Moderate

2

By activity

• Hiking · 24
• Walking · 22
• Mountain biking · 11
• Horseback riding · 1

Common features

• No dogs
• Kid friendly
• Parking at trailhead
• Coast
• Restroom at trailhead
• Viewpoint
• Summit
• Drinking water

Top trails

1. Live Oak Trail Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km) · Elevation Gain 259 ft (79 m) · 40 min
2. Quarry Trail Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km) · Elevation Gain 351 ft (107 m) · 1 hr
3. Black Hill Trail Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km) · Elevation Gain 509 ft (155 m) · 50 min
4. Marina Boardwalk Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) · 15 min
5. Canet Trail Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km) · Elevation Gain 279 ft (85 m) · 45 min
6. Chumash Trail Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km) · Elevation Gain 194 ft (59 m) · 40 min
7. South Bay Trail Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km) · Elevation Gain 328 ft (100 m) · 45 min
8. Inn at Morro Bay Nature Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 10 min
9. Bishop Peak Trail Moderate · 2.4 mi (3.9 km) · Elevation Gain 679 ft (207 m) · 1 hr 5 min
10. Park Ridge Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km) · Elevation Gain 148 ft (45 m) · 20 min
11. Park Ridge Trail Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km) · Elevation Gain 404 ft (123 m) · 50 min
12. Carmel Loop Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km) · Elevation Gain 184 ft (56 m) · 25 min
13. Pipeline Trail Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km) · Elevation Gain 128 ft (39 m) · 15 min
14. Powerline Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) · Elevation Gain 85 ft (26 m) · 15 min
15. Crespi Trail Easy · 3.1 mi (4.9 km) · Elevation Gain 361 ft (110 m) · 1 hr 10 min
16. (very steep) Easy · 0.7 mi (1 km) · Elevation Gain 197 ft (60 m) · 20 min
17. Orchid Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km) · Elevation Gain 49 ft (15 m) · 10 min
18. Museum Trail Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
19. Morro Bay State Park Connector Moderate · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · Elevation Gain 1,890 ft (576 m) · 1 hr 15 min
20. Crespi Chumash Connector Easy · 1 mi (1.5 km) · Elevation Gain 102 ft (31 m) · 20 min
21. Grove Trail Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · Elevation Gain 187 ft (57 m) · 15 min
22. South Bay Trail Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km) · Elevation Gain 85 ft (26 m) · 20 min
23. Turtle Rock Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) · Elevation Gain 49 ft (15 m) · 15 min
24. Marina Peninsula Loop Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) · Elevation Gain 1,027 ft (313 m) · 45 min

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