Islay Hill Trail is a 1.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near San Luis Obispo, California. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking and trail running. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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The easternmost hill in the Central Coast chain known as The Nine Sisters. A narrow dirt path switchbacks across the north side of the hill. At the top are great views of San Luis Obispo and The Edna Valley. Also at the top, a 10ft climbing pole for extra views
Jessy Watson recorded Islay Hill Trail
My 8 year old daughter and I went on this trail. It was breathtaking! It was a little tiring as we stopped a couple times to snack and drink water. There are some narrow and steep inclines but overall it was awesome!
I wanted to give this hike a 5 star review however it was a little gravely for me & steep. BUT I loved it! Loved doing it so I ended up giving it 5 stars !!!! Anything is SLO is great as far as walking hiking goes. It was gravely & the trail does need some TLC but it was still a blast & hey. I need new shoes!!! Live Long & Hike On!!! Fellow programs
Islay Hill trail is an easy hike and the views are spectacular of the Central Coast. This hike of Islay Hill is well worth doing, great all year long, maybe not so much in rainy season. This video was shot in the summer so very little of both ticks and Poison oak as hazards if you don't get too close to the sides or go off trail. Lots of wildlife if you look for it, mostly squirrels and rabbits so hawks can always be present.
A Virtual Treadmill video of this hike can be seen on my YouTube Channel, copy and paste link below to watch it. Thanks.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFO02nxPdM4-CabegFIPlow?view_as=subscriber
Easy trail!! Nice view
Great hike. Good mix of flat terrain and inclines. Watch for ticks! I walked by a bush and felt one grab on to my hand and later had to pull two off of my dog.
Nice trail. Be careful when coming back down the trail, as some areas can be slippery. Dakota, our Australian Cattle Dog, was amused and confused with the cow at the end of the trail :)
Beautiful panoramic views, trail is well maintained but narrow and steep. There are sometimes cows on the trail as well. The surprise at the top is also really fun, but the biting flies are not.
Nicole R.
It was a good short little hike, took about two hours with dilly dalling included. There are three different enterances to the one shown, but I uploaded the picture that shows all three trails. It was a beautiful view of a different side of slo
So perfect for a short hike in town if you only have an hour or so.
Super short. Good for kids.
This is a great 1.8 mile quick trail. I do it on my lunch when I need to get out of the office and burn calories. Great scenery, with a steady uphill and narrow path. You'll see a cow when you've reached the top.
Short, easy trail that is Well maintained. Nice views from the top
Nice local option. there is an oak tree 1/3 mile up the trail with a rope swing the kids love.
Beautiful views, but careful of the ball-bearing scree (decomposed granite on hardpan) on your way down!
Good hike and great view.
Great little hike! We went early in the morning and it was a quick 30 minute or less hike! You can climb up the pole at the top to get a better view or everything. I love the little notebook at the top where people can write name, date, where they are from, etc! Perfect for trail running!
Good quick exercise hike, go early to beat breeze. Worth the time
Nothing to look at until you reach the summit. Kind of boring.
Nice little hill to climb with a rewarding view of Edna Valley. This is a great short hike if you're pressed for time. I often come right after work on weekdays and catch the sunset from the top.
Great trail for a fairly quick workout (less than 1 hour total). It gets your legs, lungs, & heart going; not to mention your eyes when you reach the top. Fantastic 360° views of San Luis Obispo and the Edna Valley.
Short, steep and boring.
Susan S.
A hill in a suburban area, odd to park at a cul-de-sac to get to the trail head. The first half of the trail winds through grassy fields along the North base. The second half is narrow and runs along the very edge of the mountain. Careful if you're afraid of heights. Some overgrown sage bushes hang into the path. There's a nice circle with a log to sit on at the top along with the climbing pole. Great views 360 degrees. A lot of fun!
