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Many residents and visitors of San Luis Obispo flock
to Bishop Peak Trail; however, many may not realize
the beautiful trails that lie beneath the mountain.
Although you can reach the trail by using the
same trail head as Bishop Peak Trail, Felsman
Loop actually has its own trailhead off of Patricia
Drive. This 2.7 mile loop is guided by signs at
forks in the trail to keep you from getting lost.
This trail starts with a short walk to a paved road
that leads to a water holding tank. Once you
pass this point the rest of the trail will be dirt.
The trail will lead you onto the ridges of the hills
surrounding Bishop Peak, as well as through some
wooded sections that wrap around the sides of these
hills. At the backside of the loop the best views are
possible. Looking North you can see many of the
‘Seven Sisters’ on a clear day, and looking South you
can view Cal Poly’s campus. There is a designated
bench you sit on and check out the views, and
many trees you can hang a hammock from and
relax! Many of the hills you will encounter on this
hike are rolling, so you can easily walk off the trail
and have a little picnic with a view. In addition,
if you look hard enough there is an actual picnic
bench hidden in the brush with quite the view!
This loop is a wonderful sunset hike if you are not
willing to trek it all the way to the top of Bishop,
or if you are looking for a more leisure outing.