The sprawling hills are bright green, the beaches are sparkling and covered with groups of excited college students and San Luis Obispo’s natural excursions are especially popular at this time of year. It’s almost spring in San Luis Obispo. The city has a major hiking culture and recently the City of San Luis Obispo Ranger […]
Tag: Hiking
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City opens new hiking and biking trails at Righetti Hill
The City of San Luis Obispo has opened four new hiking and biking trails at Righetti Hill, offering a variety of outdoor experiences and access to open spaces for everyone.
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‘Poly P’ trail entrances relocated during campus housing construction
The entrances to the “Poly P” trail have been temporarily relocated to accommodate the university’s ongoing housing construction projects. To ensure safety and minimize disruption, hikers have been directed to two new entry points: one near the Cerro Vista loop exit and another behind the Sierra Madre volleyball courts. Clear signage is in place to […]
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San Luis Obispo will experience a heatwave this week. How hot will it get?
San Luis Obispo County is advised to prepare for a heat wave expected this week, with residents and visitors experiencing hot temperatures until Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are anticipated to soar into the triple digits, with highs reaching between 100 and 105 degrees. Forecasters predict higher temperatures this time around compared […]
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How to make the most of spring in SLO
Shelbi Sullaway is a mechanical engineering junior and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. San Luis Obispo is a town that can get boring at times. You hear it all the time: college kids driven crazy by the feeling of running out of things to do. […]
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Hikers gain access to 11 more miles of county trails
“People need to see it for themselves,” Kaila Dettman, the executive director of the Land Conservancy, said.
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Forestry senior wants to save SLO County’s oak trees
About fifty million trees are estimated to have been killed by Sudden Oak Death on the West Coast alone. That number is rising every day.
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Former student develops Adventure Aide app to connect outdoor enthusiasts
Users who download the Adventure Aide app can sign up for a wide range of outdoor activities.
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Hiking is illegal after dark
Hiking Bishop Peak in the evening and spending the night in one of the “caves” at the top of the mountain has long been a tradition for adventure-seeking Cal Poly students. Many people brave the early morning to climb the trail and witness the sunrise from one of the best views of the city. However, […]
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A hike a day
Why freshman Gabriel Santos has promised to hike every day during winter quarter and how he plans on maintaining that goal
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Cal Poly freshman suffers injuries from fall at Bishop Peak
He suffered spinal and neck injuries after he fell approximately 30 feet from the top of Bishop Peak while hiking on Thursday.