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Terrace Hill Open Space
4.8 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Running trail in San Luis Obispo, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Terrace Hill Open Space'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.
Hilltop park with a circuitous path, offering 360-degree views of the area - popular for sunsets.
What runners say about Terrace Hill Open Space
“A quick but very vertical hike brings you to a plateau with beautiful views of the majority of San Luis Obispo.”
“Terrace Hill, San Luis Obispo CA - great 360° views, perfect for sunset & fast, easy, short hike for all ages & fitness levels.”
If you would like to plan a low cost date for the wife or girlfriend. Terrace Hill is the perfect place for this to happen. Bring along dinner, beverages of your choice, and music. She well have a very memorable evening watching the sun go down.
Terrace Hill, San Luis Obispo CA - great 360° views, perfect for sunset & fast, easy, short hike for all ages & fitness levels. 1/2 mile or less each way. Near corner of Bishop & Johnson Avenue (near French Hospital).
Love to do this hike with my 9 year old daughter. We go to Sally Loos for lunch and walk down to the open space and up the hill. It's one of my favorite afternoon excursions! Beautiful views and a great place to fly kites at the top! Not too much for kids who aren't really into hiking 😊
Short hike to a beautiful view. My son loves climbing one of the rocks and running around. My family has enjoyed picnics at the top overlooking SLO, but it gets REALLY windy.
Trail conditions & character
“Terrace Hill, San Luis Obispo CA - great 360° views, perfect for sunset & fast, easy, short hike for all ages & fitness levels.”
“Terrace Hill, San Luis Obispo CA - great 360° views, perfect for sunset & fast, easy, short hike for all ages & fitness levels.”
“As the name might suggest, the top of the hill is larger and completely flat with a few benches scattered around.”
Plan your run at Terrace Hill Open Space
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Phone(805) 781-7300
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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