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| | Fernandez Trail is located a rather long trip from San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, but backcountry hiking along this backcountry hiking trail is very enjoyable. Backcountry hiking here in California is a must. Each one of the many backpacking and hiking trails of California is well worth a backcountry walk. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Fernandez Trail in San Luis Obispo County, California is such a tremendous place. It is very dry here at Fernandez Trail frequently; |
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throughout the month of January you get the most rain around here while June is frequently the driest month. This trek shouldn't take more than 4.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. At parts of the year this area sees
| | very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Wonderful backpacking and hiking trails in California are in abundance, and Fernandez Trail in San Luis Obispo County is one of them. With its 5.2 miles of walking distance it's an average length backcountry hiking trail. Fernandez Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Here in the magnificent state of California backpacking is always an exciting thing to | |
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do. Through the long summer days at Fernandez Trail highs are ordinarily in the 90's while nighttime lows are commonly in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Fernandez Trail. The total elevation difference for this
great outdoors trail is 606 feet, and that is lower than average. This is one of a very small number of backcountry trails in this neighborhood. Fernandez Trail has two trailheads, so backcountry hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Backcountry hiking
here in the Santa Lucia Range is an excellent way to explore these peaks. The length of Fernandez Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backcountry trail fine for the average hiker looking for an enjoyable adventure. You spend the whole
walk in roughly the same elevation zone, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your walk.
Briefly about the general area:
Just can't get enough of the Santa Lucia Range. A journey to Hunter Spring will fill your soul with splendid feelings, and
Navajo Campground is a glorious campground nearby. If you're here, you might as well explore Lingo Canyon It's always good to visit Blue Oak Spring.
McGinnis Creek flows through this region. Everybody loves Las Chiches, and if you came for an overnight stay Friis Campground is a great location to camp.
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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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Outdoors Recreation Near San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, California
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| | 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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Relax Inn, Paso Robles
, 17 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ATASCADERO, Atascadero
, 24 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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Days Inn San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo
, 24 miles away |
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