Hiking in Paso Robles
Your Paso Robles hiking guide
Gear to bring
I’m your SLO-trained outdoors pro hiking guide in Paso Robles.
Let’s explore what Paso Robles can offer: hiking trails in close proximity to Paso Robles Wine Country, wine tasting near hiking trails – and more.
Hikers in Paso don’t have to look far to realize that there’s really NOT THAT MUCH ON THE MAP for Paso Robles’ great hikes. But with me – an outdoor guide – you can explore Paso Robles trails whilst enjoying the labor involved in planning this hard-to-find City of Paso Robles outdoor activity.
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Layering system is highly recommended. Layering entails multiple layers: base, mid, outer + additional layering outerwear to minimize the impact of elemental exposure. Shedding layers to minimize overheating is better than a cold hike! I highly recommend consulting with your local outdoor gear retailor for layering options. Merino wool, synthetics (non-cotton) athletic/outdoor outerwear is highly encouraged.
Footwear
Depending on the hike selected, footwear options should be made in congruence with desired outcomes. For short hikes, I prefer trail-runners or lightweight hiking options. For longer hikes where pack weight, mixed terrain or uneven terrain is expected, high-top hiking boots are preferred, depending on experience level. High-quality socks are encouraged from brands like Smartwool, Darn Tough and Farm to Feet. Cotton socks are highly discouraged –synthetic or wool is preferable.
Backpack
Please consider bringing a backpack in the 18-20 liter range for shorter hikes. Cameras, snacks, extra layering and miscellaneous equipment is advised. If photographing, a camera housing or waterproof dry-sack is encouraged to protect from potential inclement weather. Hydration backpacks may be used, but please consider the carrying capacity of these low-volume type backpacks as they usually don’t allow for more than a few small items to be stored.
Positive attitude
Every hiker is different – needs are as varying as terrain. Prior to booking a trip, I’d be happy to discuss your key objectives, questions, concerns and desirable outcomes. Custom-tailored hiking trips may include epicurean meal-prep services, wine tasting, nature education and docent experiential opportunities, as well as accommodations for those with disabilities or desiring full compatability with Americans With Disabilities Act trail accessibility options.
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Paso Robles photo hikes
What to bring
Cameras are essential when hiking in the greater Paso Robles area.
Why taste Tablas Creek’s and Jason Haas’ wonderful Cote Du Rhomne when you can enjoy a hike du Rhone?
Nature inspires – now capture in on film and through the aperture of your favorite camera. Here’s a gallery of some of my favorite photographs taken on hiking trips through the years.
San Luis Obispo County has long been revered for its wild spaces – vast ranch expanses, surrounding national forest – special environmental places suspended in an increasingly chaotic world. Nature’s sanctuary is ever-present in northern SLO County. Photographically, endless potential exists for landscape photography, portraits, experimental and nature photos. From experienced to novice, SLO County is a breeding ground for Instagrammers looking to showcase the best of nature’s calling.
Photographically, today’s smartphones are worthy of every adventure. For that special touch, consider a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera to custom-tune photographs for long exposures, strange lighting conditions, as well as adapting to changing conditions.
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Paso Robles hike farm-to-table
Trailside bounties of Central Coast
From native plants to native ingredients – from the very essence of Paso Robles our dual immersion hikes give you the best of both worlds. Epicurean and trails aficionados should always remember that with a time and place is a apropos food for that time and place.
SLO Local ingredients, trails
Our guided tours provided outdoor/camp chef inspired, locally soured ingredients served to you backpack-style on the trial, waiting for you at a peak or along wilderness trials. This unique farm-to-eat while hiking approach is just footsteps away from taking in the sights, sounds and tastes of the Paso Robles area.
Relish the rugged
Paso Robles has long been known for its rather rugged approach to life: unhindered, unabashed, unapologetic for experimentation in some ways. Local foodie ingredients are equally as rough-and-tumble, where we seek out on the finest purveyors of Central Coast goods for our hike-and-taste guided experiences.
Views, views, views
Have you ever had a picnic lunch overlooking the highest vantages of the Los Padres National Forest? From atop the Cuesta Grade, or along a tumbling waterfall in the Lopez Canyon? Your next hike + epicurean adventure will get your cardio in good fashion so you have reason to indulge and take in the views or before your scheduled world-class Paso Robles meal reservation that night.
Paso Robles area is situated in the heart of wine country with some of the friendliest, most amenable personalities one can possibly encounter. You simply can’t go wrong if you do a little bit of research, check out this site and contact us for your next hike and taste experience with hikingpasorobles.com.
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Outdoor inspired
Get inspired, hike outside.
We are proud to offer world-class hiking experiences to tourists, guests and locals alike. Our guides hail from the greater Paso Robles area and aim to provide you the best possible experience.