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Black Hill – Morro Bay — National Estuary loop from Morro Bay

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United States

California

San Luis Obispo County

Morro Bay

Black Hill – Morro Bay — National Estuary loop from Morro Bay

Moderate

3.2

(9)

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Black Hill – Morro Bay — National Estuary loop from Morro Bay

03:06

11.2km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area

Morro Rock Natural Preserve

Morro Bay State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.23 km

Black Hill

Highlight • Summit

You can enjoy the beautiful views towards the Morro Rock and the bay from the peak of this volcanic mountain belonging to the Nine Sisters.

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5.97 km

Morro Bay — National Estuary

Highlight • Lake

The Morro Bay National Estuary Program office can provide information about the preserve, and from the viewing platform at the restaurants next door are great views of the bay and Morro Rock.

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6.30 km

Morro Bay Anchor Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This anchor has a rather sad background - it represents the sailors of Morro Bay missing at sea

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6.33 km

Morro Bay Harbor

Highlight • Structure

Morro Bay commercial fishing fleet, as well as pleasure boats, are harbored right in front of downtown

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6.33 km

Anchor Memorial Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small but picturesque park features a large anchor, picnic tables, and a fishing pier extending out past the boat docks. All of this makes for a near-perfect view of …

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7.27 km

Morro Rock View — Coleman Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small park protecting the narrow landbridge connecting Morro Rock with the Morro Bay shoreline.

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8.35 km

Morro Rock Natural Preserve

Nature Reserve

9.99 km

Morro Bay T Pier — Otter viewing area

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Sea otters sleep in the water here. One animal has previously wrapped itself in seaweed to avoid being swept away by the current.

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10.1 km

Nick Howell Legacy Bench

Highlight • Monument

This bench serves as a memorial to Nick Howell, one of the most respected waterfront citizens. His tools, which he used to work on the boats in the area, have …

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.16 km

3.72 km

2.65 km

656 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

3.35 km

2.61 km

848 m

429 m

392 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Black Hill – Morro Bay — National Estuary loop from Morro Bay

Black Hill

Morro Bay — National Estuary

Morro Bay Anchor Memorial

Morro Bay Harbor

Anchor Memorial Park

Morro Rock View — Coleman Park

Morro Bay T Pier — Otter viewing area

Nick Howell Legacy Bench

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