BAC Paso Robles Ramble 2013

Elevation on the RideWithGPS maps are exagerated. Here are the various rides.

BAC Peachy Canyon - Route Sheet
Counterclockwise loop from hotel; one of the most beautiful Paso rides. Ride through ranches, nut orchards, olive groves, and vineyards. NO SERVICES.

BAC San Miguel - Route Sheet
Visit restored San Miguel Mission via country roads with little traffic. San Miguel is a small town of about 1,500 north of Paso Robles with lunch opportunities.

BAC Ride To Creston - Route Sheet
A rolling ring ride over rural roads to Creston in the heart of cattle country. The Longbranch Saloon is a must-see. Food is also available in Creston at the Loading Chute and Marilyn's Place.

BAC Hog Canyon - Route Sheet
Rolling hills, ranches, and a few wineries.

BAC Parkfield - Route Sheet
From San Miguel, ride though remote country to Parkfield, "the Earth-quake capital of the world". A visit to the Parkfield is a must. This is horse and beef country. Parkfield Cafe at V6 Ranch for lunch. Opens at 11:30 on Thursday and Friday.

To get to start, drive north on Hwy 101 to Mission St exit in San Miguel, pass Mission San Miguel Archangel on left; park near NE corner or on San Luis Obispo Rd.

BAC Ragged Point - Route Sheet
Starts from Cambria, about 40 miles from Paso Robles. Almost entirely on Hwy 1 which may have variable shoulder. Passes Hearst Castle and elephant seal "hang out". Only real climb is to Ragged Pt.

To get to start: Drive south on Spring St/Hwy 101 for ~3 mi, then west on Hwy 46 for ~22 mi, then north on Hwy 1 for ~4.5 mi., going straight thru 2 traffic lights. Turn left at Windsor Dr (4th light), then immediately right onto Monstone Dr. Park in first public parking lot, Santa Rosa Creek at San Simeon State Park.

BAC Pozo Loop - Route Sheet
Start in Santa Margarita, ride through remote countryside near head-waters of the Salinas River; limited food and water except 152 yr old Pozo Saloon and lunch place in Santa Margarita.

To get to Start: Drive south ~19 miles on Hwy 101, exit onto Hwy 58, go ~2 miles east to town, R on Hwy 58 at end of town; cross RR tracks, Santa Margarita Community Park is on the right.

BAC Cayucos Loop - Route Sheet
Old Creek Rd. is a windy, steep descent. Hwy 1 and a long, steady climb up Hwy 46 have traffic but wide shoulders. Groceries and restaurants in Cayucos. Superb views of the Pacific.

To get to start, drive South on Spring St, ramp onto S. 101, about 3 miles, then west on Hwy 46 (exit 228 to Cambria) 4.3 miles, right into "Farmstead46", just before Vineyard Rd.