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Bishop Peak
Patricia Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Quality Suites San Luis Obispo €113 2.3 mi 3.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa 1.8 mi 3.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo
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Traveler Description: This hike is a popular one with the locals.  You will encounter many Cal Poly students.  The ascent is somewhat more rigorous than is generally... more »
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Attraction type: Geological formation, Lookout
Activities: Hiking
Address: Patricia Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Tel: 805-781-7248

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“Good workout, Great Views”
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5 of 5 stars
DavidLou   39 contributions
Nashville, Tennessee
Dec 14, 2007
4
people found this review helpful

A rapid, youthful hiker may take 45 minutes, but most experienced hikers will still need 1:15 to 1:30 to reach the peak. The effort is well worth it. You'll enjoy wonderful views, vigorous climbs, and several microclimates if you're paying attention. Don't stop at the benches - climb the rocks to the peak for the 360 views, but do exercise... more

“Pleasant hike, nice view”
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4 of 5 stars
JohnnyTable   1 contribution
Riverside, CA
Jun 28, 2007
3
people found this review helpful

This appears to be a popular hiking spot - I met many friendly folks along the way. It took roughly 45 minutes to reach the top walking at a brisk pace, and the view was well worth the effort. Not much shade, as mentioned in a previous post. more

“Magnificent views”
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5 of 5 stars
RMayer   6 contributions
Ashford, CT
Oct 27, 2006
8
people found this review helpful

Take Highland Drive off Patricia Drive and follow it to curbside parking at the culdesac. You'll already be a third of the way up so great vistas will be available to the east and south shortly after you begin your hike. You don't need to go to the top to get a nice overlook of CalPoly, Laguna Lake, and Los... more

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Patricia Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Tel: 805-781-7248