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5.2 miles
Distance
1,406 ft
Climb
-103 ft
Descent
00:52:55
Avg time
1,303 ft
Altitude change
50 ft
Altitude min
1,353 ft
Altitude max
51 ft
Altitude start
1,355 ft
Altitude end
4.7%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
50.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
2,956 ft
Distance down
3,806 ft
Distance flat
00:52:55
Avg time

Oats Peak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Montana de Oro State Park
    Los Osos, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #34837 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43831 in E-Biking
    • #53267 in Trail Running
    • #2341 in Hiking
    • #905 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    California State Parks

Newest trail opened to MTB in the Montana de Oro. One of four trails south of Islay Creek open to biking.(Others include Beebee trail, Reservoir Flats trail and the Bluff trail) Approx 11 miles round trip, be prepared for some pedaling and a fun descent. Last .5 mile at the summit is steep and rocky, beginners be warned. Otherwise a fun trail for almost all riders. Great views. Be mindful of poison oak in sections.

Access Info

Trailhead is located just passed Spooners Cove. Park in the general area of the white ranch house, and pedal back passed the bath rooms toward the campground. Trailhead is on your right.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Nov 28, 2025 @ 10:51am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 28, 2025
Jun 19, 2025 @ 12:06am
Jun 19, 2025
 Ridden on 06/18/25 trail is running beautifully. No issues except really really dusty conditions. Brakes didn’t like it!
May 16, 2025 @ 10:03am
May 16, 2025
 Some poison oak encroaching into trail. Watch the knuckles.
May 4, 2025 @ 2:48pm
May 4, 2025
 some poison oak hanging over in the trail at upper Oats. I've been breaking it off but there's more ready to take its place. needs a good haircut.
Apr 26, 2025 @ 6:45pm
Apr 26, 2025
 Too section after the, upper BeeBee connector, is a bit overgrown with lots of poison oak in sections. Hard to avoid on the DH
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Ideal
Avg: 4.22 (28 votes)
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        Directions to oats-peak trailhead (35.274090, -120.885900)

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        youtuber 6 Mile DH With the Ocean On Your Back: Oats Peak
        17:08 | 309 | Nov 13, 2023 , Los Osos
        youtuber Oats Peak - Los Osos\San Luis Obispo, CA
        21:41 | 325 | May 24, 2020 , Los Osos
        youtuber Oats Peak Trail - Los Oso \ San Luis Obispo, CA
        22:34 | 820 | Jun 16, 2019 , Los Osos
        Scenic Mountain Biking at Montaña de Oro
        11:41 | 79 | Jul 27, 2024 , Los Osos

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Oats Peak

        ▼ Where is Oats Peak located?
        Oats Peak is located in Montana de Oro State Park, Los Osos, California, United States. It is part of the Montana de Oro State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.27409, -120.8859.
        ▼ How hard is Oats Peak?
        Oats Peak is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Oats Peak?
        Oats Peak has 1,406 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 50 ft to 1,353 ft.
        ▼ Is Oats Peak a point to point trail?
        Oats Peak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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