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1.1 miles
Distance
257 ft
Climb
-253 ft
Descent
00:11:56
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
884 ft
Altitude min
1,093 ft
Altitude max
884 ft
Altitude start
889 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-42.1%
Grade max
31.9%
Grade min
2,927 ft
Distance climb
2,487 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:11:56
Avg time

Blue Oak Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stadium Park
    Atascadero, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #109599 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117965 in Trail Running
    • #24592 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016

The trails wind on dirt paths through a beautiful native oak woodland. Besides being a beautiful park, it is a natural amphitheater with gently sloping hills leading to the basin.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 1, 2026 @ 7:38am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 1, 2026
Two well maintained connected loops provide a vigerous hour of scenic hiking. I parked at the bottom of the Blue Oak Access Trail, hiked half the...
Mar 17, 2024 @ 12:39pm
Mar 17, 2024
Short trail system but steep climb to the top makes for a great workout. I was hoping the downhill would be nice and flowy but the tight...
Nov 29, 2022 @ 7:34am
Nov 29, 2022
Dec 13, 2021 @ 8:31am
Dec 13, 2021
Aug 8, 2021 @ 3:25pm
Aug 8, 2021
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Avg: 3.74 (3 votes)
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        Directions to blue-oak-trail trailhead (35.491080, -120.662090)

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        Dec 29, 2019 @ 2:18pm
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        Autumn Lines 2016
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Oak Trail

        Where is Blue Oak Trail located?
        Blue Oak Trail is located in Stadium Park, Atascadero, California, United States. It is part of the Stadium Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.49108, -120.66209.
        How hard is Blue Oak Trail?
        Blue Oak Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Blue Oak Trail?
        Blue Oak Trail has 257 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 253 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 884 ft to 1,093 ft.
        Is Blue Oak Trail a point to point trail?
        Blue Oak Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.

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