Hiking Trails, Backpacking Trails and Camping in the Los Padres National Forest

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Exploring The Los Padres National Forest 1,257 Miles of Trails on 1,762,400 Acres, with 875,000 Acres of Protected Wilderness to Explore.Thank you for taking the time to visit the Hike Los Padres Community. This website was created with the mission of being a source of shared information on trails, camps and locations across the entire Northern and Southern portions of the Los Padres National Forest. The more information we all share and catalog, the better we can track the conditions of the forest network and figure out what sections, trails and or locations are safe to use and which need maintenance. A good portion of the interior of Los Padres National Forest gets very little use by the general public, so any information on these areas will ensure that these places stay accessible for future generations of hikers, backpackers, trail runners, equestrians, O.H.V's, hunters, cyclists, and explorers. Many of the trails listed on this site may be unmaintained, know your level of ability and always remember to bring extra water. In partnership with the Los Padres Forest Association (LPFA). The LPFA mission is to care for the Los Padres Forest, ensuring it thrives and remains safe and open for the people to use and enjoy. LPFA volunteers work to keep trails open, report and assess forest conditions and provide public education on how to safely use the forest. If interested becoming a member or volunteering, then please visit www.lpforest.org to learn more. Over 1000+ Cataloged Locations Location specific weather reports, recent camp and trail surveys, water data and much more. Hiking Trails Explore the hiking trails of the Los Padres National Forest. Combine trails to make loop trips, discover new trails for backpacking, or find new areas to explore. 205 Hiking Trails Last Chance Trail San Clemente Trail Arroyo Burro Trail South Pine Mountain Trail Exploration Trail View All 205 Trails Camps and Campgrounds This updated list on camps enables you to find a new camp to visit anytime; we have included all car campgrounds and trail camps in this section. 293 Camps Toad Springs Campground Salt Creek Camp Upper Oso Campground Maple Camp Horseshoe Spring Campground View All 293 Camps O.H.V. Trails We got you covered on the O.H.V areas, including Google maps view of all trails, slope gains and losses, so you can be prepared for your next off road adventure. 56 OHV Trails Agua Caliente Spring 9-1-2020Colin WeatherbyFlowing Dripping Springs 6-9-2020Jess HaasTrickle Dripping Springs 5-9-2020Anonymous SurveyorFlowing Coldwater Camp 10-28-2020Tony G.Trickle Manzana Schoolhouse Camp 10-28-2020Tony G.Dry Potrero Camp 10-28-2020Tony G.Dry Rays Camp 10-27-2020James WapotichTrickle Fish Creek Camp 10-27-2020James WapotichDry Squaw Spring 10-25-2020Antonio CalderonDry Cow Spring Camp 10-25-2020Antonio CalderonTrickle Manzana Camp 10-25-2020James WapotichFlowing Manzana Narrows Camp 10-25-2020James WapotichFlowing Cross Camp 10-24-2020Antonio CalderonFlowing Jackson Hole Camp 10-24-2020Antonio CalderonFlowing Big Cone Camp 10-24-2020Antonio CalderonFlowing Soto Spring 10-23-2020Anonymous SurveyorTrickle Fishbowls Camp 10-19-2020T. RobertsonStagnant Mesa Spring Camp 10-18-2020Antonio CalderonFlowing Hidden Potrero Camp 10-18-2020LPFATrickle Sheep Camp 10-17-2020bardleyTrickle Sheep Camp 10-13-2020bardleyTrickle Bear Creek Camp 10-11-2020Anonymous SurveyorStagnant Piedra Blanca Camp 09-05-2020Antonio CalderonFlowing Twin Forks Camp 09-05-2020Antonio CalderonFlowing Sheep Camp 09-04-2020Anonymous SurveyorFlowing Bear Creek Camp 09-04-2020Anonymous SurveyorTrickle Lower Camuesa Camp 09-02-2020Colin WeatherbyTrickle Rock Campground 09-02-2020Colin WeatherbyDry Oak Camp 09-01-2020John Doe Dry Upper Reyes Camp 08-31-2020Anonymous SurveyorTrickle Forbush Camp 08-29-2020Anonymous SurveyorStagnant Nira Campground 08-29-2020Anonymous SurveyorStagnant Rays Camp 08-23-2020Kevin VargaStagnant Big Cone Spruce Camp 08-22-2020Kevin VargaFlowing Manzana Camp 08-22-2020Kevin VargaFlowing McKinley Spings Camp 08-22-2020Kevin VargaTrickle Sheep Camp 08-15-2020Anonymous SurveyorFlowing Thorn Meadows Campground 08-15-2020Antonio CalderonDry Sheep Camp 08-14-2020Anonymous SurveyorFlowing Forbush Camp 08-10-2020Michael CTrickle Alamo Mountain 08-08-2020Oh ThreeDry Beartrap Camp 08-07-2020TravisFlowing Figueroa Mountain 08-06-2020J GroDry Mission Pine Springs Camp 08-03-2020Randy and AriTrickle McKinley Spings Camp 08-02-2020Randy and AriTrickle Piedra Blanca Camp 08-01-2020Nate WongFlowing Lost Valley Camp 07-31-2020Paul CronshawFlowing Pine Mountain Lodge Camp 07-31-2020John Doe Trickle Fish Creek Camp 07-29-2020Paul CronshawDry Rays Camp 07-29-2020Paul CronshawFlowing Manzana Narrows Camp 07-29-2020Paul CronshawFlowing Manzana Camp 07-29-2020Paul CronshawFlowing Chorro Grande Camp 07-28-2020McCaslinTrickle Alcove Camp 07-28-2020Paul CronshawDry Happy Hunting Ground Camp 07-28-2020Paul CronshawDry White Ledge Camp - San Rafael Wilderness 07-28-2020Paul CronshawDry Lady Bug Camp 07-27-2020Anonymous SurveyorTrickle Buckeye Spring 07-27-2020Anonymous SurveyorFlowing Lonnie Davis Camp 07-27-2020Paul CronshawFlowing Bear Creek Camp 07-26-2020Anonymous SurveyorFlowing View All Water Reports Agua Caliente Spring Survey - 9-1-2020 - by Colin WeatherbyLink: Agua Caliente Spring Date: 9-1-2020 Surveyor Name:Colin WeatherbyCamp Description:Lower pools by the picnic area are totally dry and the valve is not functioning. Upper pools are filling nicely and only fresh water is the hot water from the spring. The pool on the ride side has been severely damaged by rock fall and will need major repairs before being serviceable. Left pool is in perfect condition.Water Source:FlowingWater Source Details:Water is flowing at upper pools only.Weather Conditions: Dripping Springs Survey - 6-9-2020 - by Jess HaasLink: Dripping Springs Date: 6-9-2020 Surveyor Name:Jess HaasCamp Description:The spring itself is hard to access. Go down stream a little way and you can climb down to the slowly moving creek. I filled up here on my way in. Lots of poison oak and a shallow murky stream make it not the most ideal source so if you aren't in dire need for water might be better off getting it from alder creek. Water Source:TrickleWater Source Details:Slow consistant trickleWeather Conditions: Dripping Springs Survey - 5-9-2020 - by Anonymous SurveyorLink: Dripping Springs Date: 5-9-2020 Surveyor Name:Anonymous SurveyorCamp Description:Slowly flowing spring where water crosses trail. Some areas at crossing are about 4" deep. Some poison oak and a small down tree near trail switchback.Water Source:FlowingWater Source Details:Weather Conditions: Coldwater Camp Survey - 10-28-2020 - by Tony G.Link: Coldwater Camp Date: 10-28-2020 Surveyor Name:Tony G.Camp Description:Water Source:TrickleWater Source Details:Some lightly flowing water in small pools on either side of Coldwater.Weather Conditions:high 75, low 38 Manzana Schoolhouse Camp Survey - 10-28-2020 - by Tony G.Link: Manzana Schoolhouse Camp Date: 10-28-2020 Surveyor Name:Tony G.Camp Description:Water Source:DryWater Source Details:No water in camp, fill up and carry extra water from near Dabney Cabin for the last 1 1/2 to 2 miles.Weather Conditions:high 70, low 38, clear, no wind Potrero Camp Survey - 10-28-2020 - by Tony G.Link: Potrero Camp Date: 10-28-2020 Surveyor Name:Tony G.Camp Description:Someone has left a large tent in camp. It is a 6-8 man family style car camping tent, probably weighing 30 lbs. They beat it out of camp in a hurry leaving the tent, jars of food, a beach chair and a board game also. I was travelling solo so I could not break it down or carry out extra stuff but hopefully the Forest Service can remove it soon - very strange sight for sure!Water Source:DryWater Source Details:No water, abandoned large tent in camp.Weather Conditions: Rays Camp Survey - 10-27-2020 - by James WapotichLink: Rays Camp Date: 10-27-2020 Surveyor Name:James WapotichCamp Description:Water Source:TrickleWater Source Details:Pools of standing water, but good water starting at Manzana Camp and at Manzana NarrowsWeather Conditions: Fish Creek Camp Survey - 10-27-2020 - by James WapotichLink: Fish Creek Camp Date: 10-27-2020 Surveyor Name:James WapotichCamp Description:Water Source:DryWater Source Details:Dry creek hereWeather Conditions: Squaw Spring Survey - 10-25-2020 - by Antonio CalderonLink: Squaw Spring Date: 10-25-2020 Surveyor Name:Antonio CalderonCamp Description:Trash left behind inside fire ring along with carcass. Spring was dry. Water Source:DryWater Source Details:Weather Conditions:Cloudy foggy 65F Cow Spring Camp Survey - 10-25-2020 - by Antonio CalderonLink: Cow Spring Camp Date: 10-25-2020 Surveyor Name:Antonio CalderonCamp Description:Camp in good shape. Slow trickle at spring Water Source:TrickleWater Source Details:Weather Conditions:Cloudy foggy 65F View All Camp Reports Latest Trail Reports Please click on a report below to view the survey Poplar Trail Survey - 10-28-2020 - by Los Padres Forest AssociationLink: Poplar Trail Date: 10-28-2020 Surveyor Name:Los Padres Forest AssociationTrail description:The Forest Service and a volunteer hiked the Poplar Trail from Bluff down to Pens and here are the two reports we got back:FOREST SERVICEThe trail is good over all.  There were two spots where large dead tree limbs fell across the trail, the hassle there is they crushed the surrounding brush onto the trail.  If you have camping packs you might have to take off and maneuver through with them.  There are also a number of spots were the brush (buckthorn) leans into the trail and you have to decide to either go under, over, or through.  The trail tread is good but for some reason the buckthorn likes to lean a few of it’s branches across the trail.  We all got scratched up to varying degrees.VOLUNTEERWAY overgrown on the lower half around where there is the last good running water (unnamed tributary) there were several huge trees down, crawling under, etc.  Mode of transport:HikeTrail condition:Needs some work Manzana Trail West (Lower) Survey - 10-28-2020 - by Tony G.Link: Manzana Trail West (Lower) Date: 10-28-2020 Surveyor Name:Tony G.Trail description:Did an overnight from Nira to the Manzana Schoolhouse. The trail is in good shape with only a few minor blowdowns and brushy sections at some of the creek crossings, Water around Coldwater camp and near Dabney Cabin, No water at Potrero camp, Horseshoe Bend camp and no water at the Schoolhouse camp.Mode of transport:HikeTrail condition:Good shape and easy to follow Fishbowls Trail Survey - 10-24-2020 - by NancyLink: Fishbowls Trail Date: 10-24-2020 Surveyor Name:NancyTrail description:Great shape. We found the waterholes and stopped there for a bite because it was so beautiful. The scenery gets better as you start climbing out of Fishbowls. Amazing views. Mode of transport:HikeTrail condition:Good shape and easy to follow San Emigdio Mesa Springs Trail Survey - 10-18-2020 - by Antonio CalderonLink: San Emigdio Mesa Springs Trail Date: 10-18-2020 Surveyor Name:Antonio CalderonTrail description:From Cerro Noroeste  to Mesa springs camp the trail is in fairly good shape with the exception of a few downed trees. Mode of transport:HikeTrail condition:Good shape and easy to follow Mt Pinos - Tumamait Trail Survey - 10-13-2020 - by bardleyLink: Mt Pinos - Tumamait Trail Date: 10-13-2020 Surveyor Name:bardleyTrail description:We traveled from Nordic Base to the junction of the North Fork Lockwood Trail junction.  The trail is open without obstruction.  We saw multiple mountain bicycle tire tread tracks, at least three, within the Wilderness area. We saw no bicycles. Temps in the low 70s. Mode of transport:HikeTrail condition:Good shape and easy to follow North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 10-13-2020 - by bardleyLink: North Fork Lockwood Trail Date: 10-13-2020 Surveyor Name:bardleyTrail description:We traveled from the junction of the Mt. Pinos/Vinc Tum. Trail to Sheep Camp.  Needs some brushing near the junction. No other obstruction. Temps in high 60s.Mode of transport:HikeTrail condition:Good shape and easy to follow Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 10-11-2020 - by bardleyLink: Reyes Peak Trail Date: 10-11-2020 Surveyor Name:bardleyTrail description:Many thanks to Clan Wilcox and Ventura Boy Scout Troop 111 for their work in clearing all of the trail-blocking trees from the trailhead at the end of Reyes Peak Road/Pine Mountain Road to Haddock Mountain. Trail is now open for business. Stock riders will need to be mindful of a low overhead fallen tree. The bee activity seen in earlier reports no longer exists.  There is no water along this section of the trail.Mode of transport:HikeTrail condition:Good shape and easy to follow Lost Valley Trail San Rafael Wilderness Survey - 08-29-2020 - by Alexis KubickiLink: Lost Valley Trail San Rafael Wilderness Date: 08-29-2020 Surveyor Name:Alexis KubickiTrail description:Spent the weekend camping at Nira, and decided to take an afternoon trek up Lost Valley Trail. Weather was mid-80's, quite pleasant for the first couple miles of dappled shade. Some spotty and stagnant water in Manzana Creek. Once the trail split away from the creek it becomes hotter and is quite exposed, with only the dried husk of a former stream at the bottom of the valley the entire way. We spent the rest of the hike hopping between the meager shade the sparse pines had to offer.The trail was surprisingly well-maintained and easy to follow. After the 2nd "creek" crossing there were several sketchy pines looming at 45 degree angles over the trail, which we brusquely hurried past. There was a single downed pine around ~4.25 miles in, which had fallen parallel along the trail, but it was easy to step around.There is a nice spot to rest near a "Trail ->" sign, approx 1.25 miles before you hit Twin Oaks Camp, where there is good shade and a great cross-breeze. Someone had set up a small fire-ring and a circle of sitting rocks below a tree. I regret that we did not disassemble the fire-ring, as it was very foolishly placed with regards to safety (though of course you shouldn't have any campfires in the backcountry, right now). Had there been water in the creek it might be a nice spot to camp.We continued until the valley began opening up to views of Hurricane Deck, about 0.5 miles out from Twin Oaks Camp, where we realized we had gone through more than half of the 3L of water we had brought per person. Did I mention it was hot and dry? Not wanting to push our luck, we decided to end our hike here. Would love to revisit this after it cools off a bit!Mode of transport:HikeTrail condition:Good shape and easy to follow Lion Canyon Trail Survey - 08-24-2020 - by Jim KenneyLink: Lion Canyon Trail Date: 08-24-2020 Surveyor Name:Jim KenneyTrail description:Started at the parking lot.  We got off trail before the creek and crossed as best we could.  We found the trail and took it to West camp.  The trail was easy to follow and only minor difficulty south of the west camp up to the falls.  The camp looked in great shape.  We hikes down to the trail junction and took off to the east camp.  The trail is easy to follow for the most part.  There is about a 200 foot section that is overgrown, but pretty easy to navigate.  Took the trail to the camp, and then to the falls.  I removed some rocks that had formed an unnatural dam in the creek.  The water was amazing and i saw a 8-10 inch trout swimming around.  Mode of transport:HikeTrail condition:Needs some workCondition details:Lion Canyon to East and West camps Big Cone Spruce Trail Survey - 08-22-2020 - by Kevin VargaLink: Big Cone Spruce Trail Date: 08-22-2020 Surveyor Name:Kevin VargaTrail description:There is one area with a few downed trees, but it isn't too hard to get past. The creek is flowing well all the way up to Big Cone Spruce Camp, but the poison oak is badly encroaching on the trail over head high. Mode of transport:HikeTrail condition:Needs some workCondition details:Mostly easy to follow, lots of poison oak View All Trail Reports Why Hike The Los Padres Thank you for taking the time to visit Hike Los Padres. This website was developed for adventurists, explorers and enthusiasts of both the Northern and Southern portions of the Los Padres National Forests. When visiting the Los Padres always remember to pack extra water for any trip! Many Trails listed may be unmaintained, always plan ahead, check weather report, know your risks and level of ability.

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