Reservoir Canyon Trail waterfall in San Luis Obispo county on California's central coast

Reservoir Canyon Trail waterfall and creek fun 💦

With the kids out of school for winter break, we needed something to do. Rocko really wanted to see a waterfall, which reminded me of the great hike at the base of Cuesta Grade, in San Luis Obispo, at Reservoir Canyon that begins with a waterfall.

Reservoir Canyon Trail waterfall in San Luis Obispo county on California's central coast.

When we got there, wearing our water shoes for splashing, it was so magical that we ended up on the creek bypass trail to keep exploring. It started with a bridge directly above the falls, then we kept going on a steep slick trail that Rocko insisted no other human had ever walked on before. It didn't matter that I tried to explain that a human must have made the trail...

Reservoir Canyon Trail waterfall in San Luis County on California's central coast

It led around to a creek area we enjoyed for a while before we came to a road block that said Trail Closed. We wished someone had put a sign at the beginning of the trail so we'd have known that we would have to turn around and take that slippery hike back, with a hungry, tired three year old Joy.

Reservoir Canyon Trail in San Luis Obispo county on California's central coast

Despite the lack of notice about the flooded portion of the trail, we had a wonderful time. Rocko and Joy said it was their best adventure.

Reservoir Canyon Trail in San Luis County on California's central coast

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