What a gem! Slightly…read morehard to find but definitely worth stopping if you're in the area. Just off the 5 exit on Panoche Road + less than a mile from the hub of gas stations. It feels like you're trespassing through someone's farming area. THEN you go a little more on unpaved road & out of the blue is the Tumey Hills signage! Gorgeous sprawling green hills and mountains, it's how I imagine Ireland looking. The Hubs said the last time he went it was all dead & brown dirt so don't hold me to the exact pantone of greenery. :) As for the shooting, it's pretty awesome to have such a vast area to practice shooting. While we were there, two groups were hard core training. One looked like they were swat, with one in the back covering the front shooter. They had regular handguns. The group in the front had full armored vests, handguns, rifles, and semi-automatics. Everyone is spaced out but safety is safety. Just know your surroundings, be safe, & clean up after yourselves! No glass targets or craziness!

From I-5 South, get off at Panoche Rd (exit 368) and continue west until you see the Tumey Hills…read moresign on the left. You will be driving on a paved road for 1 mile and gravel road for 1-2 miles. If you are driving a sedan, you should not be driving more than 15 MPH when you reach the unpaved area. You will need to climb over the gate during fire season, because access for vehicles is not allowed. GPS coordinates: 36.623456, -120.654246

Sweet trail on cool sunny morning. Quick and easy maybe moderate for some. Lots of trees and so…read moregreen at this time of the year.

One of my favorite hikes in North County that is dog friendly and has some wonderful views!…read more There are numerous paths you can take if you want a moderate vs hard hike. There is a short uphill part that takes you up the mountain to an obelisk, which is really cool! Especially in late February - April, everything is super green and the weather is just perfect. Since this trail is dog friendly, you will see a ton of dogs around and my three dogs always have a really great time! This trail also has sections that are biker and horse friendly, so keep that in mind if you have dogs or kids. Always look forward to coming back to this trail with my hubby and pups!!

Outstanding.... Shout out…read moreTo the staff and the amazing time we had at North Shore Kudos to Al, Chris, Jenna, Junior Robert, Jeffery... You all were a great part of our visit.

By far one of the most laid-back and relaxing lakes! I recommend that if you live nearby, try…read moregetting an annual pass for both lakes at lake Nascimento main gate,That way you can go lake hopping all year long like we do. PS, the staff are super friendly and awesome.

We liked it well enough! Friendly people along the way,…read moregreat view at the top, steeper hills to hike up...super cute kid tree that Invites children to exchange toys and gifts during their visit. Different than that of 3 bridges in North County, we find that decent hiking trails don't really exist unless you're willing to drive more toward the coast. This happens to fall very conveniently in the backside of Atascadero. One of our fellow hikers mentioned the morning time is a lot more "crisp" and I could see that... ...It's Shaded very nicely amongst the trees which, it did happen to be a triple digit day in the area so we didn't overheat. Rattlesnakes tend to freak me out... We were told there hasn't been a spotting but there is a warning amongst the entry of the path by the train tracks. I always say continue to be aware in the dry grassy plains next to the wood piles. It is rather annoying to run into dog dumpings as you hike, especially when you're not a dog owner but if you are a dog owner, then taking your doggo is a great idea!

We are from out of town and wanted a quick hike before wine tasting. You're going to get dusty so…read moremake sure you have clothes to change into! We loved the hike, not challenging just a really nice stroll with a couple steep hills. Very beautiful and a surprise view of a golf course coming down from the top. I will do this hike again when in town. Takes about 30 minutes.

Absolutely amazing trail that I've done twice in 100° weather. The views are great, and the trail…read moreis well groomed. But, oh my god, it is straight uphill. With extreme heat I literally thought I was going to die. Do it in the winter.

one of the many, many wonderful trails at pinnacles nat'l park. from the apex, you can see almost…read morethe entire park on a clear day, the beautiful balconies, ridges, forestry and wildlife that belongs to pinnacles. you can access this trail from: +west side: chaparral trailhead parking lot, 1.8mi hike to western trailhead of high peaks +east side: old pinnacles trailhead, 1.3mi hike to eastern trailhead of high peaks +east/south side: bear gulch parking lot, 0.5mi to southern trailhead of high peaks we chose to start from the east side, hike the old pinnacles trail to balconies, break at the chaparral trailhead for lunch, then return east via the high peaks trail. this was a TOUGH climb up, especially since it was only a little after noon, the sun was strong, and we'd already hiked 4+ miles from the east. many breaks were taken, call it "photo pace" hiking, and after some time, we finally reached the western side of the high peaks trail...more climbing awaited us, as did awesome views of this treasured park. there were many switchbacks, each turn offering a different view, so of course, i had to pause each time to snap a pic! there are no restrooms, water fountains, or other amenities here. due to the time of day we were here, there also wasn't much shade. definitely bring plenty of water, wear a hat, sunscreen, and light clothing if coming here during summer/autumn months.

We really enjoyed this 3.6 mile loop with 80% shade, well maintained trails (one creek crossing…read morebut with easy stepping stones). I appreciated the signage, especially pointing out and explaining the native flora and fauna. It was chilly most of the time this morning (48 degrees) but felt warmer in the sun. I'm sure this is a great little hike in all four seasons! We'll be back someday.

This hike in early April was beautiful, filled with wild flowers. There is a lot of traffic noise…read morefor the first part of the hike, but it gets better as you go up. Speaking of the incline, it meets my standards by starting low and going up fairly gradually. The views are incredible, and the hike back easy. It did feel longer than the posted signs claimed.

A nice trail that's part nature walk, part moderate hike. The distance ranges from 3.5 - 3.8 miles…read moreit's a loop trail that goes around Sam Simeon State park/Campground. If you're staying at the camp ground you can easily get to the trail by following the park map. If you're not visiting the campsite there is a pullout area across the campground entrance on the other side near the beach where you can walk the trail under PCH. Coming from the beach trail around the loop you'll get around 450 feet of elevation gain, the trail is pretty simple to follow but if you're looking for direction to follow online there is a map on All Trails under "San Simeon trail to Washburn Campground Loop"

This kinda beauty is why I live on the central coast. I cannot believe that views like this are in…read moremy neighborhood! This is definitely more of a walk than a hike as the trails weaves in and out of eucalyptus trees and the cliffside. The views are truly out of a picture book. Words almost do not do it justice. The smell of eucalyptus in the air, the big beautiful ocean on the your right and the forest on your left. On a clear day you can see Hearst castle on the hill and aquatic animals swimming in the ocean. I have never not seen at least some marine life whenever I have visited. Whether that is a sea lion lounging on the beach or a pod of dolphins. The marine life is alive and well in this area! Luckily, it is almost completely flat and not too long so you can bring your pup along for the ride! The only warning I have about this amazing walk is that there can be a great deal of rattlesnakes during rattlesnake season. They can be scary, but remember that they rarely attack humans. Just do not go poking them with a stick and watch your puppy so he doesn't go sniffing around one! This walk is absolutely breathtaking and it is flabbergasting more people do not know about it. It is so close to Big Sur, so people must overlook it. Do not do that! Go visit for yourself!

We parked on a residental street on cul-de-sac off of Highland…read more Trail started off nice flat for maybe 10 minutes then it splits. Their are signs posted throughout the trail. This trail was at an incline. Small pockets of flat trail and backup climbing. I asked another hiker if trails meet together, and yes. However, they do, but their are several areas to enter/exist out of the trail. We learned that we existed out of the wrong area and asked these group of high schoolers how to get to Highland. They all said they were not from the area. We asked handful of other hikers & same not from the area. So we ended up going back up the trail, and once on top of the trail, we turned Left. 30 minutes and we were at the area we started off. Trail is mod to difficult. Beautiful scenery. Highly recommend early in AM hrs.. Just know 1st time read the signs on the trail because if you dont you will end up like us existing on the wrong street.

Beautiful hike. The trail is steep but that affords you the opportunity to get over 1,000 in a…read moreshort amount of time, for amazing views of SLO. This is a challenging but very doable hike. Highly recommend.

Mist Falls Trail is an absolute gem! The view was breathtaking, making every step of the hike worth…read moreit. Despite the hot weather, the trail is well-shaded by trees, which kept the route constantly cool and comfortable. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for a beautiful nature walk, Mist Falls Trail is a must-visit. Highly recommended! It is at an incline going up most of the way so be prepared!

Terrible. Really tough hike. If you hate yourself you'll love this hike. And if you thought you…read morecould reward yourself with food the park sells think again but the food is atrocious. Got a good tan though would come back

The hike is beautiful, a bit challenging for me but always the best feeling when I pass the Ridge…read moreFrom the 101 freeway and am able to say I did that !

Awesome views and beautiful trail. Not for the first timer but novice hike is no problemread more