2.2 mi
Distance
919 ft
Elev. Gain
58m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pecho Coast Trail is an out-and-back trail in San Luis Obispo County, California. It is 2.2 miles long and gains 919 feet. The nearest town is Avila Beach, California, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
On PG&E Diablo Canyon lands; accessible only on free docent-led hikes by advance reservation (reservations required ~2 weeks ahead) via trails.pge.com.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 8 ft |
| High point | 0.6 mi | 81 ft |
| End | 2.2 mi | 8 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
PG&E land; access only via reservation for a docent-led hike to Point San Luis Lighthouse.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Avila Beach, CA · about 1 mi away
- County:
- San Luis Obispo County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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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.
Nearby Trails
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Bob Jones Trail from Avila Beach to Avila Valley Barn
Avila Beach Drive
Avila Beach Pier
McCarthy Bypass Trail
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