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Mount Lowe Trail route map
DifficultOut and Back

Mount Lowe Trail

San Luis Obispo, California

8.0 mi

Distance

2,726 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 14m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Mount Lowe Trail is an 8-mile out-and-back trail located near San Luis Obispo, California. The trail features a challenging elevation gain of 2,726 feet, which can make it strenuous for many hikers. The trail surface consists primarily of dirt, winding through the rugged terrain of the area. This hike offers views typical of the Central Coast landscape, characterized by its rolling hills and natural beauty.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:466 ft
Max:782 ft
831 ft
831 ft
466 ft571 ft677 ft782 ft0.0 mi2.0 mi4.0 mi6.0 mi8.0 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

scenic viewsrugged terrain

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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