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| | There are great outdoors hiking trails all over California; among these are Machesna Trail in San Luis Obispo County. It's a lengthy tour from San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles to Machesna Trail, but what a magnificent site for backpacking it is. Here in the great state of California backcountry backpacking is the great thing to do. Every great outdoors hiking trail in California is worth backcountry backpacking. Machesna Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Machesna |
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Trail is 4.2 miles long it's an average length great outdoors trail. The number of backpacking trails in this area is not very high. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. The time needed for this backcountry trek is roughly 3.5 hours, but
| | you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Backcountry trekking here in the Santa Lucia Range is the best way to enjoy these mountains. Machesna Trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to walk it normally. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Machesna Trail in San Luis Obispo County, California is a magnificent site for getting out. The total elevation difference for this wilderness hiking trail is 1,390 feet which is about average. Not much rainfall falls here at Machesna Trail; | |
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the wettest month of the year is generally January, that's the one that rains the most; July on the other hand is the driest. This backcountry trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you
head out. Machesna Trail is not that long but it's always great to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. The length of Machesna Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking trail delightful for the average
hiker looking for a cool adventure. No chance of getting bored in California if you like the wilderness. All through the summertime months at Machesna Trail highs are commonly in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 50's. Through the winter highs are regularly
in the 60's; through the dark hours in the winter at Machesna Trail temperatures fall to the 40's.
Briefly about the general area:
But wait, there's more cool things to do in the Santa Lucia Range. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Machos Spring, and Agua
Escondido Campground is a tremendous local campground. Cuyama River is a delightful whitewater spot right next door to Machesna Trail, and a visit to Machesna Potrero revives the spirit.
A trip to Machesna Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Machesna Spring, and why not camp at Stony Creek Campground while you're here at Machesna Trail. If you desire a little side tour, try Coyote Hole.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 35.2371, Longitude -120.2437
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Total in and out hiking length = 4.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Total elevation difference: 1390 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, California
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Machesna Trail, Santa Lucia Range, San Luis Obispo County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Machesna Trail. |
| | Trails Near Machesna Trail:
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Fernandez Trail, San Luis Obispo
County
, 11 miles away, 2.6 hiking miles, 606 feet elevation difference |
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Willow Spring Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 12 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 1637 feet elevation difference |
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Hi Mountain Trail, San Luis Obispo
County
, 13 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 1419 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Machesna Trail:
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Cuyama River, San Luis Obispo / Santa Barbara County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Highway 166 to Twitchell Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Machesna Trail:
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Candlewood Suites SANTA MARIA, Santa Maria
, 21 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Santa Maria, Ca, Santa Maria
, 21 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Maria, Santa Maria
, 21 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria, Santa Maria
, 21 miles away |
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Best Western Big America, Santa Maria
, 22 miles away |
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