Near Bluff Trail
Bluffs over the Pacific Ocean
Near Bluff Trail
Valencia Peak from Bluff Trail in Montana de Oro State Park
Near Bluff Trail
Poppies and morning glories on the Bluff Trail
Near Bluff Trail
Montana de Oro State Park - Bluff Trail
Near Bluff Trail
Some of the local fauna at Montana de Oro State Park

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Bluff Trail

4.8 (17 Ratings)
An easy trail with spectacular coastal views.
2
mi
Distance
147
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.02mi
Distance
147ft
Elevation Gain
84ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
151ft
High Point
29ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the trailhead just south of Spooners Cove, follow the well-defined, well-marked trail for 2 miles to the parking area on the opposite end. The trail closely follows the edge of a bluff along the rocky Pacific Ocean shoreline with views of Morro Bay to the north.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
Looking for more condition reports?
View History

Nearby Hike Routes

Bluff - Rattlesnake Flats - Coon Creek Loop

Hike Route

Bluff - Rattlesnake Flats - Coon Creek Loop

Birding
moderate
7.37 mi
+711 ft
Bluff - Oats Peak Loop

Hike Route

Bluff - Oats Peak Loop

Views
moderate
9.42 mi
+1,783 ft
Bluff Trail Hike

Hike Route

Bluff Trail Hike

Less Crowded
easy
4.1 mi
+210 ft
Bishop Peak via Foothill Boulevard

Hike Route

Bishop Peak via Foothill Boulevard

Less Crowded
easy
1.33 mi
+1,201 ft
Bishop Peak Trail

Hike Route

Bishop Peak Trail

Views
moderate
1.6 mi
+916 ft
Johnson Ranch to Froom with Ocean Views

Hike Route

Johnson Ranch to Froom with Ocean Views

Birding
moderate
13.43 mi
+1,854 ft
Contributors
Paul Jurasin