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San Luis Obispo County
Los Osos

El Moro Elfin Forest Preserve – El Moro Elfin Forest Preserve loop from Morro Bay State Park

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United States
California
San Luis Obispo County
Los Osos

El Moro Elfin Forest Preserve – El Moro Elfin Forest Preserve loop from Morro Bay State Park

Hard

4.5

(8135)

16,071

runners

El Moro Elfin Forest Preserve – El Moro Elfin Forest Preserve loop from Morro Bay State Park

01:53

14.9km

330m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Morro Bay State Marine Reserve

Morro Bay State Park

Waypoints

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708 m

El Moro Elfin Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This park hosts more than 200 species of plants and 110 different kinds of birds. They constructed the boardwalk that loops around the Preserve in 1999 to help preserve the …

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1.09 km

El Moro Elfin Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

A good spot to park the bike and go for a short hike: Adjacent to the Morro Bay estuary, the El Moro Elfin Forest in Los Osos is a 90-acre …

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4.54 km

Morro Bay State Park

Nature Reserve

4

6.41 km

Portola Trail, Morro Bay State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail treats you to breathtaking views of Morro Bay State Park and an abundance of wildflowers in the spring. Be sure to keep an eye out for birds as it's a great spot for birdwatching.

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14.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.92 km

2.23 km

1.84 km

689 m

233 m

Surfaces

8.90 km

2.87 km

2.17 km

523 m

445 m

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Wednesday 27 May

18°C

11°C

20 %

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