Reservoir Canyon Trail
Reservoir Canyon Natural Reserve, San Luis Obispo County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Reservoir Canyon Natural Reserve, San Luis Obispo County, CA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.9 mi (7.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,276 ft (389 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 15 min
- High point
- 1,693 ft (516 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Reservoir Canyon Trail
How long is Reservoir Canyon Trail?
Reservoir Canyon Trail is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 15 min. It climbs 1,276 ft (389 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,693 ft (516 m).
How hard is Reservoir Canyon Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Reservoir Canyon Trail?
Parking at the start, Free.
Are there water and toilets on Reservoir Canyon Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Reservoir Canyon Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (57% under trees).
What can you do on Reservoir Canyon Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Where can you eat near Reservoir Canyon Trail?
Apple Farm, 1.2 mi (2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 1.4 mi (2.3 km).
Is this a good week for Reservoir Canyon Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Reservoir Canyon Trail
- Creek Bypass Trail Reservoir Canyon Natural Reserve · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Reservoir Canyon Summit Trail Bowden Ranch Open Space · Moderate · 3.6 mi (5.7 km)
- Tower Ridge Trail Reservoir Canyon Natural Reserve · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.4 km)
- Tower Trail San Luis Obispo County · Moderate · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Bowden Ranch trail Bowden Ranch Open Space · Moderate · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
- Bob's Trail San Luis Obispo County · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Rail Road Safety Trail San Luis Obispo County · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Yucca Ridge Trail San Luis Obispo County · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
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