Name: Ontario Ridge Trail
Rating: 3.8

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This is a moderately steep trail on the southern end that can be dusty. This trail offers amazing views but little shade.

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Land Manager: San Luis Obispo County Parks

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3.8 from 8 votes

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3.8 from 8 votes

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Apr 20, 2025

Andrea S

Traveling north to south (as recommended) makes a very tricky decscent of 23 to 30% grade on loose gravel.

Dec 27, 2023

Shelby White

Nov 25, 2021

Michael Jacobs

Apr 27, 2019

Amy G

Nice hike~I was glad it was foggy though. Amazing views! — 7h 00m

Nov 4, 2018

Jon Dilworth

Westside of trail steep and no shade. Good sweeping views of ocean. 1.9mi

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Ontario Ridge Trail

“This is a ridge trail with expansive views of the ocean. ”

1.9

3.0

Point to Point

703' 214 m

92' 28 m

634' 193 m

523' 159 m

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