Park
Cerro Alto Trail
15 locals recommend,
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Kari And Ryan
July 31, 2019
A bit of a harder hike, but worth it at the top!
Sarah
January 19, 2020
A moderate hike with multiple routes depending on skill level! Fantastic views!
April
November 11, 2019
More difficult hike but with the trip!
Candice
October 16, 2019
This harder intensity hike is a little bit of a drive but in a beautiful location.
Lisa
October 12, 2022
The 2,624-foot summit of Cerro Alto is one of the highest points in San Luis Obispo County and delivers a panoramic view. It seems like you can see the entire county from the top of the commanding peak, including each of the volcanic peaks stretching between Morro Bay and Edna Valley, the Nine Sisters. There are a couple ways to the summit, each tackling 1,600 feet of elevation between the trailhead at Cerro Alto Campground and the cerro’s summit. The shortest route is a steep 1.95-mile ascent. A more gradual trail can be taken to a junction part way up the mountain for a 2.75-mile route that is recommended for the hike up. Additionally, a spur trail out to a ridge south of the summit adds 0.65 scenic miles to the hike. These trails can all be combined for a 5.35-mile trek with high views over Los Padres National Forest, and the route following is not as complicated as it might sound.
The 2,624-foot summit of Cerro Alto is one of the highest points in San Luis Obispo County and delivers a panoramic view. It seems like you can see the entire county from the top of the commanding peak, including each of the volcanic peaks stretching between Morro Bay and Edna Valley, the Nine Siste…
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Location
13745 Cerro Alto Rd
Atascadero, CA