The "P" — Attraction in San Luis Obispo

It's a pretty short hike, but it also gets fairly rough if you try to go past the P to the very top of the hill. Before the P, most of the trail is a road, so although its steep enough to wind people who don't hike very often, it's a safe trail. Past the P, the trail becomes more of a trail and a lot more of a climb. Watch your footing if you plan to go all the way up, I've seen quite a few tumbles going up and down the P due to loose rocks and dirt.

The view is great from both the P and the top of the hill, but if you make it to the top you can see the canyon behind the hill, whereas the P view only allows you to see the campus and town.

Parking is available really close to the trail, although you may need a permit depending on the day/time. They keep changing the parking rules on campus, so if you'll be driving over check for the current parking rules before you go.

It's also unfortunate how often the P is closed for some sort of construction (seems like mostly landscape remediation, but it was closed once for a criminal...

The P is a essential hike for anyone going to or visiting Cal Poly. A short but steep climb with an awesome view. So convenient and open 24hours a day. The view is always worth it. Sometimes you can see wild horses roam the...

Well worth the short hike - aside from being a SLO and Cal Poly landmark, the P is an excellent and accessible vantage point from which to survey the town. Binoculars...