Pecho Trails
Pecho Trails


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The Pecho Coast Trail is a guided 3.75 roundtrip hike to Point San Luis Lighthouse. This beautiful trail has unobstructed vistas of the central coast coastline, including Avila beach and on a clear day, the Guadalupe dunes. The hike is led by docents who provide information on the local biology, geology and history of the Avila Beach area. Once at the lighthouse, visitors can embark on a guided tour of the lighthouse and associated buildings for a $10 fee (Children under 12 are free). The Pecho Coast Trail is open to 20 hikers on Wednesday and 40 hikers on Saturdays with an 8:45a.m. departure and a return time of 1p.m.   Please arrive at the meeting spot by 8:30am to allow time for parking and check-in.

The trail head for the hike is at the Fisherman's Memorial located between the Port San Luis Harbor Parking Lot and Diablo Canyon Power Plant&rsquos entrance gates. The trail head is accessed via Avila Beach and parking is available at the Port San Luis Harbor parking lot, located at the base of the pier. Please do not park at gate displaying the Lighthouse tour banner. Click Here for Driving Directions . Please allow extra travel time for traffic and parking conditions. 

The Pecho Coast Trail is moderately strenuous with uneven terrain, steep cliffs and grades, narrow trails, and crumbling earth. Sturdy hiking shoes are required. Due to the uneven terrain, infants in carriers are not allowed and children must be at least 9 years old. Due to sensitive habitat, pets cannot be allowed on trails. As the trail is located on private property, visitors must stay with a docent guide at all times. There is no water on the trail, please be sure to bring your own for the hike. No smoking, or open flame, alcohol, tobacco, or firearms, are permitted on the property. Commercial photography is not permitted without prior authorization from PG&E. The trail may be closed at any time due to weather, Diablo Canyon Power Plant security or emergency plan operations. If you hear the emergency warning siren, return immediately to the trail head for further instructions.

Please have each person in your party read through the rules, waiver, and driving directions in advance of the hike.

  
Point San Luis Lighthouse Point San Luis Lighthouse At the Light Station, an admission fee of $10 per person, age 12 and older, will be required of those participating in docent guided tours of the Lighthouse Station. The site grounds and the exterior of the buildings can be visited at no charge. Click Here for more information on the Point San Luis Lighthouse. I understand there is a ten dollar ($10.00) admission fee for the Lighthouse Tour.*
Point San Luis Lighthouse At the Light Station, an admission fee of $10 per person, age 12 and older, will be required of those participating in docent guided tours of the Lighthouse Station. The site grounds and the exterior of the buildings can be visited at no charge. Click Here for more information on the Point San Luis Lighthouse. I understand there is a ten dollar ($10.00) admission fee for the Lighthouse Tour.*
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Waiver I have read, understand, and agree to the waiver for hiking the Pecho Coast Trails.*
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Pecho Trails