Three Bridges Oak Preserve Trailhead — Attraction in Atascadero

It's a nicely maintained park. There are no garbage cans in the parking lot or at the trailhead, though. That's not meant to be a criticism but just a note to be prepared to pack out your trash and dog poop.

The trail was described in All Trails app as a loop trail, but it is more like a loop trail with an out and back section in the middle, so you can skip a section if you want to make the hike shorter.

It is a good trail for walking your dog, but it is on leash only. Near the trailhead, at the information sign, someone had left some spare leashes, probably to encourage people to follow that rule. The trail is narrow in spots, and passing people on the trail is not hard, but having an on leash policy probably makes it easier for passing with dogs.

There is a nice creek crossing pretty early into the hike that has stepping stones to get across.

For a trail rated as moderate, the trails are...

This trail is a favorite for my family. There aren't any really steep grades and the paths are not too narrow, but I wouldn't bring a stroller here. To help with social distancing, there are signs encouraging hikers to go counter-clockwise for the main loop, which people mostly follow. There's an offshoot of the loop that ends at a beautiful panormic view of the city and surrounding hills. It's a little more challenging, with narrower paths and multiple switchbacks. I call this section the "kids complaining every 10 feet" section, but I'm sure your kids will be just fine. Also, there's no loop here so you will experience more two-way traffic if that's a concern for you. Most everyone was good about giving a wide berth when needed, or letting people...

First, I am not sure why some revie claimed this okace is hard to find. There are signs posted through out the neighborhood and Google map knows exactly where the parking is. The trail is well maintained. Interpretive signs throughput the trail so give you better understanding of the eco system in that area. Trail ends at the panoramic view point at the top. If you are a trail runner like me, the grade is challenging but not punishing. I ran up and back in 30+ mins each many photo stops. All in all, very beautiful and nice hike. There is a seasonal stream crossing. It is advisable to check with Three Bridges website to find out if the trail is closed due to high...