TRAIL: Morro Bay Sand Spit Trail WHERE: Montana De Oro HIGHLIGHTS: Five miles of sandspit that separates Morro Bay from the ocean. Made up of successive rows of sand dunes, some of which reach 85 feet in height. An excellent place for beach combing, surf fishing, bird watching and walking or jogging. WHO SHOULD GO: Walkers, joggers, equestrians and nature observers. HOW TO GET THERE: From Highway 101, take the Los Osos-Baywood Park exit. Drive 12 miles northwest on Los Osos Valley road which becomes Pecho Valley Road and enters the Park. From Highway 1, take the Los Osos-Baywood Park exit. Head south on South Bay Blvd, 5 miles to the T-junction at Los Osos Valley Road. Turn Right. WHERE TO PARK: The new Sandspit Access parking is one mile past the Montana de Oro State Park entrance sign. Turn right and follow paved road to parking. Equestrians must proceed an additional mile to an area accommodating horse trailers. The horse camp area may also be used for parking. TRAIL CHARACTER and DISTANCE: Follow the sandy trail to the beach. The Morro Bay breakwater is approximately 6 miles from the trail head and provides a comfortable lunch break area. Feel free to explore the dunes being careful of the fragile vegetation and not entering fenced rejuvenating areas. Flowers bloom much of the year and birds are abundant. Equestrians may approach the beach by way of Hazard Canyon Reef or the Rim Trail from Horse Camp. CAUTION: Dogs are not permitted on the trails. Many old trails are closed to allow revegetation. Please remain on the marked trails.