Manzanita-Ridge Route, California

trip report by site editor Rick McCharles

I did a 6.6mi loop in Montaña de Oro State Park, California near San Luis Obispo.

My variation started up the Manzanita Trail. Visited Hazard Summit. And returned on Ridge Trail.

Here are a few pics of my (sadly) fogged in day hike.

Manzanita trailhead is at Group Horse Camp.

Visibility was not good.

Atop the summit. (1076ft) … In the clouds.

more photos

I’d be happy to recommend this hike. … Except for the long walk back to my car along the coastal road.

Better would be to loop and then backtrack on Manzanita.

I might have enjoyed it more if I’d had gorgeous views over the Pacific.

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