Bicyclist airlifted to hospital after falling on rural San Luis Obispo trail
Bicyclist airlifted to hospital after falling on rural San Luis Obispo trail
CalCoastNews
September 26, 2026
Heads up, SLO neighbors — a bicyclist was airlifted to the hospital Friday evening after a fall on the Eucalyptus Trail near Stenner Creek Road. Firefighters rolled out an off-road vehicle to reach the rider, and a helicopter flew them out. Our thoughts are with everyone involved, and we're hoping for a full recovery.
If you ride the trails west of town, you know how quickly things can go sideways out there — loose gravel, steep drops, and cell service that comes and goes. This is a good reminder to ride with a buddy when you can, carry water, and let someone know your route before you head out.
CalCoastNews was first to report the incident. Take care of each other out there, 805.
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