Once you've done most of the climbing
at the first part of the hike, you can slow down ( or maybe
for some people stop gasping long enough) to look out at the
hills that surround Hazard Peak.
There are great views down to the ocean and out to the communities
of Los
Osos, Morro
Bay and
Cayucos. But plan on there being haze most of the time,
if not grey skies.
There are benches along the trails up here that serve two
purposes. The are a great place to take a break and they store
shovels and rakes. So take a few minutes while you're up here
and work on the trail if you can.