Lighthouse Routes

There are three ride routes are available, two hilly centuries and a flat metric century.

Highway 46 Route (109 Miles)

You will leave Morro Bay High School and travel up Highway 1 thru the town of Cayucos to a rest stop at Villa Creek Road (Harmony?)  You will face a nine mile climb to the summit of Highway 46 and then rolling hills to a turnaround rest stop at the Donati Family Winery. You will return to the summit and then a long downhill ride back to Highway 1. Another rest stop or lunch (your choice) at Cambria’s Shamel Park and then a ride along the San Simeon coast to a turnaround rest stop at Cappuccino Cove.  Be sure to look for zebras on the Hearst Ranch property and view the Elephant Seal Preserve near the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse. Return to Cambria for a last rest stop or lunch (again, your choice) and then return to Morro Bay High School.

  • This route is 109 miles and offers some challenging uphill climbs.
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Old Creek Route (90 Miles)

You will leave Morro Bay High School and travel up Highway 1. A challenging climb up winding, oak tree shaded Old Creek Road will lead you to Highway 46 and a turnaround rest stop at the Donati Family Winery.  Another modest climb back to the summit of Highway 46 and then a long downhill ride to Highway 1 with breathtaking coastal vistas.  Another rest stop or lunch (your choice) at Cambria’s Shamel Park and then a ride along the San Simeon coast to a turnaround rest stop at Cappuccino Cove.  Be sure to look for zebras on the Hearst Ranch property and view the Elephant Seal Preserve near the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse. Return to Cambria for a last rest stop or lunch (again, your choice) and then return to Morro Bay High School.

  • This route is 94 miles and offers some challenging uphill climbs
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Coastal Route (71 Miles)

You'll leave Morro Bay High School and travel Highway 1 through the town of Cayucos to a rest stop at Villa Creek Road (Harmony?).  Another rest stop or lunch (your choice) at Cambria’s Shamel Park and then a ride along the San Simeon coast to a turnaround rest stop at Cappuccino Cove.  Return to Cambria for a last rest stop or lunch (again, your choice) and then return to Morro Bay High School.

  • This route is 71 miles and offers some modest uphill climbs.
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