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Morro Bay State Park Boardwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Morro Bay, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Morro Bay State Park Boardwalk's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Estuary with trails and boardwalks for birding and enjoying nature.
What runners say about Morro Bay State Park Boardwalk
“Morro Bay was a beautiful place to visit, and we got to catch the sunset while we were there!”
“If you look closely and are quiet, you should see some bunnies and birds and who knows what?”
“Ile loop easy hike which is a particularly pleasant walk in the morning.”
The boardwalk at Morro Bay State Park is an easy and informative trail. I love the birds here. They have signs to let me know what kind of birds are here in the seasons. The Morro Bay State Park Boardwalk also has many chairs where you can rest or sit down to watch the wildlife.
Great little boardwalk and area to get a small walk in. One full circle is about 0.7 of a mile.
A great walking area with a boardwalk along Morro Bay. The entire trail length is 0.7 miles and offers great views of Morro Bay. Perfect for a leisurely walk.
🌊Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the seaside and the natural ecosystem of migratory birds.🦢🐦 🦋It was nice to take a walk and enjoy the beautiful scenery. 🚤A boat ride will be more enjoyable.🛥
Trail conditions & character
“Morro Bay was a beautiful place to visit, and we got to catch the sunset while we were there!”
“Very easy stroll along the boardwalk to bird watch and see kayakers & paddleboarders enjoying the bay.”
Plan your run at Morro Bay State Park Boardwalk
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteparks.ca.gov
- Phone+1 805-772-6101
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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