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| | There are plenty of backpacking trails in California; each one of them has its own unique attractiveness. Backpacking here in California is a must. Trekking here in California is so much fun. Backpacking and hiking trails for backpacking, and backpacking can be found all over California; one of them being Fernandez Trail in San Luis Obispo County. The time needed for this trek is roughly 4.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This wilderness trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you |
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check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. You spend the whole backcountry trek in roughly the same elevation zone, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole backcountry hiking trail. All through the warmest
| | time of the year, highs regularly are in the 90's at Fernandez Trail with night lows in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Fernandez Trail are in the 30's. It's a long journey from San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles to Fernandez Trail, but trekking it is always cool. We all need to get out in the outdoors once in a while, and Fernandez Trail in San Luis Obispo County, California is just what you need. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. With its 5.2 miles of walking | |
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distance it's an average length backcountry hiking trail. Not much precipitation falls here at Fernandez Trail; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain; June is the month with the least moisture. Backpacking here in the Santa Lucia Range is a wonderful way to
explore these mountaintops. This is a two-ended great outdoors trail with two trailheads, so backcountry hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Fernandez Trail is a normal length backcountry hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which
makes this wilderness hiking trail tremendous for the average backcountry hiker looking for an enjoyable adventure. This wilderness trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. This great outdoors trail has a total elevation
difference of 606 feet which is lower than average. This is one of a very small number of wilderness hiking trails in this vicinity.
Briefly about the general area:
Lingo Canyon is a fine spot to spend some time at. There's so much to do here at Fernandez Trail that
you need to camp here for a while, Friis Campground is a magnificent place for that. Just can't get enough of the Santa Lucia Range. Don't forget to take a great little visit to McGinnis Creek; Las Chiches is a great location.
The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at
Blue Oak Spring; Fernandez Trail is brilliant enough to spend more than a day at, Navajo Campground is a brilliant local campground. Hunter Spring is an inspiring place to pop by while here.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 35.4068, Longitude -120.3086
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 35.3818, Longitude -120.3281
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.6 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
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Total elevation difference: 606 feet
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La Cuesta Motor Inn, San Luis Obispo
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24 miles away
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User input for Fernandez Trail, Santa Lucia Range, San Luis Obispo County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, California, the metro area neareast to Fernandez Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Fernandez Trail, Santa Lucia Range, San Luis Obispo County, California
Local climate location: PASO ROBLES FAA AP 4 miles away
     
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Apple Farm, San Luis Obispo
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24 miles away
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San Luis Obispo Days Inn, San Luis Obispo
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24 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Fernandez Trail, Santa Lucia Range, San Luis Obispo County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Fernandez Trail. |
| | Trails Near Fernandez Trail:
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Hi Mountain Trail, San Luis Obispo
County
, 10 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 1419 feet elevation difference |
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Machesna Trail, San Luis Obispo
County
, 11 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 1390 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Fernandez Trail:
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Centaur Health Resort and Spa, Arroyo Grande
, 23 miles away |
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La Cuesta Motor Inn, San Luis Obispo
, 24 miles away |
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Apple Farm, San Luis Obispo
, 24 miles away |
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San Luis Obispo Days Inn, San Luis Obispo
, 24 miles away |
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San Luis Obispo Super 8 Motel, San Luis Obispo
, 24 miles away |
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