 | WHERE: Lake Lopez in Arroyo Grande to Pozo. |
| WHO SHOULD GO: Cyclists, runners and hikers. |
| HIGHLIGHTS: A back country road, crossing
two mountain ridges and several creek beds, takes you through a chaparral
and oak wilderness. |
| HOW TO GET THERE: Hwy 101 to Arroyo Grande.
Exit Grande Ave. Proceed East on Branch Rd. Turn right at the Y onto Huasna
Road, following signs to Lopez Lake. |
| WHERE TO PARK: Enter Lopez Park, pay the
$4.00 fee and use the first parking lot. |
| TRAIL CHARACTER and DISTANCE: The first 6 miles
are on a paved road. The remaining 11 is a good jeep road with a long
moderate climb to Hi Mountain Summit at 2080 ft. and an easy descent to Pozo.
Breakfast or lunch at the Pozo Saloon is good food in a great country
atmosphere. Return using the same road. The view is really spectacular. |
| CAUTION: This road is used by 4-wheel drivers and
equestrians. Watch for traffic and horses. |
