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Mission Plaza – Stenner Creek Road loop from San Luis Obispo

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United States
California
San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo

Mission Plaza – Stenner Creek Road loop from San Luis Obispo

Hard

2.9

(11)

95

riders

Mission Plaza – Stenner Creek Road loop from San Luis Obispo

03:06

43.4km

550m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 23.2 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.18 km

Mission Plaza

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful ensemble of the old 1772 reconstructed mission in a car-free area in the center of this quaint town on the Central Coast. One of a chain of missions founded …

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2

2.28 km

Higuera Street

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Main Street in 'downtown' San Luis Obispo, with museum, restaurants, shops, and right next to the historic mission.

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3

2.49 km

Bubblegum Alley

Highlight • Structure

Quirky alley between 733 and 737 Higuera Street covered with chewed colorful bubble gum, some with attached wrappers.

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4

2.67 km

San Luis Obispo Art Museum & History Center

Highlight • Historical Site

Three Museums along San Luis Creek trails to Mission Plaza. Children Museum allows adults only with children slocm.org
The free, small but fine Museum of Art focuses on contemporary art …

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5

19.8 km

Entrance to Poly Canyon

Highlight • Trail

Pack some water watch for wildlife

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6

21.4 km

Poly Canyon Road

Highlight • Trail

This is a beautiful stretch through the canyon. It's not uncommon to encounter other hikers, runners, cyclists and cows!

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7

24.2 km

View of Poly Canyon and Tire Swing

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

37.6 km

Stenner Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This packed dirt road climbs steadily up the valley with partial shade from trees by the creek. You pass under the train tracks and get a great view of the trestle.

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B

43.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

18.1 km

2.73 km

2.48 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

18.2 km

5.56 km

776 m

313 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 3 September

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