Morning Glory

The Cuesta Grade in San Luis Obispo is home to several popular mountain bike trails. My favorite ride has always been Morning Glory, a trial built by the Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers. One can access Morning Glory by riding up from Poly Canyon (just behind Cal Poly's campus) or driving out TV Tower Road from Highway 101. The views from the mountain top are stunning, overlooking the entire county all the way to the ocean.

The trail drops through a petrified forest with some pretty technical switchback sections and fun single track. Eventually, several choices can be made. One can take Shooters back to the mountain top or continue down several other trails that eventually end up in Poly Canyon. Shallow river crossings, electrical fences, occasional cattle herds, and varying terrain are the main hazards along the several mile trek.