Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Point-to-point trail in San Luis Obispo County, CA. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 58.8 mi (94.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,920 ft (890 m)
- Est. Time
- 20 hr 25 min
- High point
- 745 ft (227 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Seal Point 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Elephant Seal Vista Point 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from start
- Emergency phone 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Elephant Seal Viewing Area 14.3 mi (23 km) from start
- Viewpoint: View of Hearst Castle 19 mi (30.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Vista Area 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Vista Pt 20.4 mi (32.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Zebra Viewing Area 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Hiker-Biker Campsite - San Simeon Creek 23.4 mi (37.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Vista Pt 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from start
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Questions about Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway
How long is Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway?
Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway is 58.8 mi (94.6 km) long. Most people take about 20 hr 25 min. It climbs 2,920 ft (890 m) in total, up to a high point of 745 ft (227 m).
How hard is Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Is this a good week for Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway?
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.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap