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Shell Beach Bluff Trail

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 3.3 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Central Coast
  4. Avila Beach
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“This is an easy bluff trail with views of the ocean. ”

Jeff Stallman
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0.7

Miles

1.2

KM

Point to Point

189' 58 m

High

63' 19 m

Low

22' 7 m

Up

127' 39 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

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Need to Know

Parking is available at either end of the trail for free. The Pirates Cove lot is dirt and may be rough on low clearance cars while the Shell Beach side is a small paved cul-de-sac.

Description

This trail is a very flat, well-maintained pathway that connects Pirate's Cove to Shell Beach. The pathway offers expansive views out towards the ocean as it follows the cliff's edge.

Contacts

Land Manager: San Luis Obispo County Parks

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Jeff Stallman
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Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 3 votes

#4

in Avila Beach

#26928

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  3.3 from 3 votes
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Trail Rankings

#4

in Avila Beach

#2,813

in California

#26,928

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The trail offers great views.
Aug 31, 2018 near Avila B…, CA
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Aug 31, 2018 near Avila B…, CA
Scenic coastline
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Nov 25, 2021
Michael Jacobs
Nov 6, 2021
Andrii Khmelkov
Nov 4, 2018
Jon Dilworth
Paved easy trail through high end neighborhood with ocean views. 0.7mi

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