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Gifford Trail - Los Padres National Forest
Trail Distance 1.58 Miles

The Gifford Trail is a scenic 1.58 mile trail in the in San Luis Obispo County County.

Trail Details

  • Trail #: 18E12
  • Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
  • County: San Luis Obispo County
  • Ranger District: Santa Lucia Ranger District
  • Trail-head Latitude: 35.1098
  • Trail-head Longitude: -120.08275
  • Trail Condition: Good - Trail is easy to follow and is in good shape
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  • Activities & Features:
    • Biking
    • Day Hiking
    • Mountain Biking
    • Wildlife Viewing



Trail Stats

  • Total Elevation Gain: + 707 feet.
  • Total Elevation Loss: - 568 feet.
  • Overall Average Slope Gain: + 13 %.
  • Overall Average Slope Loss: - 16 %.
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  • Miles: (mi)
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Photo By: Cahikerchick - Website Link

Photo By: Cahikerchick - Website Link

Photo By: Cahikerchick - Website Link
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Survey Photos:


  • Meghan Sheen - 04-01-2015

  • Meghan Sheen - 04-01-2015

  • Meghan Sheen - 04-01-2015

  • Meghan Sheen - 04-01-2015

  • Meghan Sheen - 04-01-2015

Submitted Trail Reports

Gifford Trail Survey - 05-07-2017 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Gifford Trail
Date: 05-07-2017
Surveyor Name:Anonymous Surveyor
Mode of transport:Bicycle
Trail condition:Hard to follow
Condition details:This trail has never been easy. Cows do the maintainance here. Gifford spring has water in the trough.
Gifford Trail Survey - 04-01-2015 - by Meghan Sheen
Link: Gifford Trail
Date: 04-01-2015
Surveyor Name:Meghan Sheen
Trail description:Trail is in good shape, appears to be recently maintained.

Easy to follow, not a bad quick trip. We made it a little longer by following Forest Rte 32S01A to the North East.
Mode of transport:Hike
Trail condition:Good shape and easy to follow
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Last Updated: Friday, February 19, 2016



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  • Forest Headquarters
    Phone: (805) 968-6640
  • Mt. Pinos District
    Phone: (661) 245-3731
  • Ojai Ranger District
    Phone: (805) 646-4348
  • Santa Barbara District
    Phone: (805) 967-3481
  • Santa Lucia District
    Phone: (805) 925-9538
  • Monterey District
    Phone: (831) 385-5434