On the California forum, Bob Burd rated the friction climb class 4. Most of the other established climbs to the top of the block were rated 5.10+. I took a cursory look through the section and didn't see the 5.6 climb covered however. Note: the climbing guidebook California Central Coast Climbing: San Luis Obispo by Tom Slater covers rock climbs on the central summit of Bishop Peak. Here's a picture of the summit area courtesy of There were also two bolts on top spaced about two feet apart. As of November 2011, there were four bolts on this face.

This route on the summit block is about 30 feet in length and faces east. The 'easiest' climb on the summit block of the central summit seems to be rated 5.6 and is a friction climb. The true highest point of Bishop Peak is the central summit. Most hikers climb the east summit as it is non-technical. Jesus Malverde - 3:15 pm - Hasn't voted True Summit Infoīishop peak has three summits (east, central and west). When to climb?Bishop Peak can be climbed year-round.Īdditions and Corrections Post an Addition or Correction More information on geology, typology, archeology, vegetation, wildlife and history of Nine Sisters, please consult the website of the Sierra Club's Santa Lucia Chapter.ĬalPoly University maintains a Vegetative Guide of Bishop Peak. External LinksFor weather information check Yahoo Weather. The sticky, high-silica lavas of the Morros, which once were the deep cores of volcanoes, contrast vividly with the surrounding serpentinite and melange of the Franciscan formation. All formed as an abrupt change in the local tectonic regime opened this subduction wedge to rhyodacitic volcanism. All of them are volcanic necks dating from the early Miocene 20–25 million years ago. GeologyThe Nine Sisters run from San Luis Obispo to Morro Bay in central California. The Felsman Loop is a 2.7 mile loop trail, exploring the lower reaches of Bishop Peak. The Bishop Peak Trail is connected with the Felsman Loop and both are thus accessible from the Patricia Drive Trailhead. As a courtesy to neighbors, please park on the Bishop Peak side (west) of Patricia Drive away from homes. On the left you will see three black post blocking an open driveway, and a sign 'TRAIL' marking the entrance. Head straight until you reach the stop sign at Highland Drive.

In a joint effort by government agencies and volunteers, this trail was constructed by the Sierra Club, California Conservation Corps (CCC), and California Department of Forestry (CDF).ĭirections to Trailhead (from the Sierra Club Website): From San Luis Obispo head west toward Los Osos on Foothill Blvd. The Bishop Peak Trail, 2.2 miles to the summit (one way) from the Patricia Drive trailhead, is now complete to the top.

Check the Hiking Trails of California's Central Coast for more information and directions to the trailheads. These trails offer a great experience with little effort. A trailhead is located on Patricia Drive and a neighborhood access point at the end of Highland Drive. Getting ThereThe Sierra Club has helped to create the 360-acre Bishop Peak Preserve on all flanks of Bishop Peak. The rocky apex of the Peak sets it apart from the rest of the Morros. It was named by the Padres at Mission San Luis Obispo, because the Peak was thought to resemble a Bishop's miter. OverviewBishop Peak is the highest peak of the Nine Sisters (also known as the Morros), which lie in a linear fashion from San Luis Obispo to Morro Bay.īishop Peak stands at 1,559 feet above sea level and offers nice views of SLO.

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