Hiking | Camping | Ropes Course | Family Activities | Poly Canyon Pamphlet

Welcome to the Polyland recreational resource guide. There are many opportunities for recreational activities. In an effort to provide a comprehensive recreation guide this website was created. The information provided here is meant to offer suggestions and ideas about how to enjoy the land of Cal Poly. We invite you to take advantage of all that the land has to offer for your enjoyment.

"Human subtelty will never devise an invention more beautiful, more simple or more direct than does Nature, because in her inventions, nothing is lacking and nothing is superfluous."
-Leonardo DaVinci

Hiking

Hiking is a very enjoyable experience and offers the best way to explore the land. To enhance your hiking trips it is recommended that you wear appropriate clothing, bring plenty of water and don't forget your camera! The trails available for hiking are clean and well maintained, but for your safety it is not recommended that you hike after dark. Always hike with a friend and carry a cell phone for emergencies. To view descriptions and maps of recommended hikes, click here.

Camping

Camping should be done with great respect for the land. Fires and tents are not allowed, and everything must be left exactly as when you first arrived. Bring a sleeping bag, hat, warm clothes, a good book and a small telescope. To find a place to camp start by hiking up one of the many trails until you find a spot that you would like to stay, roll out your sleeping bag and enjoy a peaceful night out. Please be aware that there are no restroom facilities available. To help plan your campout, click here to view pictures of previous camping trips and learn about camping information.

Ropes Course

Chumash Challenge is a ropes course that is located on Cal Poly, just off of Stenner Creek road. The facility offers workshops for small and large groups and is run by a caring and dedicated staff. Reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance, with a minimum group of ten people for the empowerment workshops and a maximum of one hundred people for the team building workshops. Bring a sack lunch, water and wear appropriate clothing. To make reservations please call 756-2628. For more information about and directions to the Chumash Challenge ropes course, click here.

Family Activities

There are many recreational activities that are enjoyable,appropriate and affordable for families. Photography, horseback and picnicking are just a few. There are no designated picnic facilities but any field will work. Remember to bring a blanket to sit on, water and trashbags. There are no trashcans available so be sure to clean up after your picnic. It is recommended that you bring a camera along and take pictures of your outing. To make it a day trip, rent a horse for a couple of hours. For more information about photography, horseback riding and picnicking click here.

Poly Canyon Pamphlet

Poly Canyon is located on the University campus directly behind the second year transfer dorms. A unique land formation that has Brizzolari creek running directly through the middle. The canyon is an ideal place for a walking, running and biking. A dirt road leads you back into the the heart of the canyon. Either side of the road is blanketed with interesting geological rock formations and wildflowers. On occasion you may see a deer or bobcat running through the hills. Farther back in the canyon is the architectural design village.The design village are structures that were student design projects. To see a preview of the pamphlet that is available at the entrance the design village click here.

Hiking | Camping | Ropes Course | Family Activities | Poly Canyon Pamphlet

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