Reyes Peak Trail - Los Padres National Forest
Trail Distance 5.61 Miles

Trail Details

• Trail #: 23W04
• Wilderness Area: Sespe
• County: Ventura County
• Ranger District: Ojai Ranger District
• Trail-head Latitude: 34.63469
• Trail-head Longitude: -119.29328
• Water Sources: No Water Available
• Trail Condition: Good - Trail is easy to follow and is in good shape
• Topo Maps:
  
  Lion Canyon
  Reyes Peak
  San Guillermo Mountain
Activities & Features:
• Backpacking
• Day Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Panoramic Views
• Wildlife Viewing
• Wilderness Camping

Trail Stats

• Total Elevation Gain: + 1870 feet.
• Total Elevation Loss: - 2160 feet.
• Overall Average Slope Gain: + 12 %.
• Overall Average Slope Loss: - 14 %.
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Trail Camps

Haddock Camp 6080 feet

Photo By: Christopher P Lord - Website Link

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Survey Photos:

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  Los Padres Forest Association - 03-22-2015
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  Los Padres Forest Association - 03-22-2015
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  Los Padres Forest Association - 03-22-2015
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  Miner - 04-01-2017
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  Miner - 04-01-2017
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  Miner - 04-01-2017
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  bardley - 04-28-2017
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  bardley - 04-28-2017
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  Christopher P. Lord - 08-26-2018
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  Christopher P. Lord - 08-26-2018
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  Christopher P. Lord - 08-26-2018
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  Christopher P. Lord - 08-26-2018
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  Christopher P. Lord - 08-26-2018
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  Los Padres Forest Association - 11-11-2018
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  bardley - 06-02-2020
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  Antonio Calderon - 06-09-2020
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  Antonio Calderon - 06-09-2020
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  Antonio Calderon - 06-09-2020
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  bardley - 12-11-2021
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  bardley - 12-11-2021
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  Paul Cronshaw - 06-13-2022
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  Paul Cronshaw - 06-13-2022
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  Paul Cronshaw - 06-13-2022
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  Paul Cronshaw - 06-13-2022
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  Paul Cronshaw - 06-13-2022

Submitted Trail Reports

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 09-23-2023 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	09-23-2023
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	The LPFA spent a day clearing downed trees on the trail between the trailhead and Haddock Peak. There are currently NO DOWNED TREES from the trailhead to Haddock Peak! This section is easy to follow. The section from Haddock Peak to Haddock Camp still has a few downed trees and is difficult to follow in sections. Check out photos here!
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 06-13-2022 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	06-13-2022
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Trail description:	Hiked this trail from Reyes Peak Trailhead to Pine Mountain Lodge Camp and back. The section from Reyes Peak Trailhead to Haddock Mountain is a ridge line hike through a conifer forest with spectacular northern views of Lockwood Valley, Mt. Abel and Mt. Pinos, and southern views of the Sespe and Channel Islands. The section from Haddock Mountain to Haddock Camp has been burned in a recent fire so it is very exposed.  The trail is steep with some up/down and level sections. I found that my hiking poles were handy in the rock and sandy steep sections.   For the most part the trail is relatively easy to follow but there are areas of grassy and buckthorn growth which obscure the trail tread especially in the upper section below Haddock Mountain and lower section as it approaches Haddock Camp. There are 6 downed trees blocking the trail; measuring approximately 14-21". There is no water along this section of trail.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	There are 6 downed trees between Haddock Mountain and Haddock Camp. Trailwork is needed to improve this section.
Images:	Upper section below Haddock Mountain Middle section with one of 6 downed trees. Lower section approaching Haddock Camp. Thorny section Conifer forest along the ridge line trail section

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 06-13-2022 - by bardley

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	06-13-2022
Surveyor Name:	bardley
Trail description:	From the trailhead at the end of Pine Mountain Road to the Haddock Mountain sign (4.1 miles and not on Haddock Mountain) the trail is open and easy to follow.  There is no water along this trail. The vistas on both sides of Pine Mountain are outstanding.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 07-03-2021 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	07-03-2021
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	The LPFA Trail Crew spent a hot week in early July working on the Reyes Peak Trail focused specifically on the section of trail between Haddock Peak and Haddock Camp. Most of the work was clearing downed trees and hacking away at the infamous thorn bush from hell. We also cleared some of the trail down towards Three Mile Camp on the GMPB Trail. Trail is a lot better but still could use more widening and a few trees remain down. Go enjoy!
Mode of transport:	Array
Trail condition:	Needs some work

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 12-11-2021 - by bardley

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	12-11-2021
Surveyor Name:	bardley
Trail description:	sawyer project by me and mighty mary to remove trail-blocking tree about 2.3 miles from trailhead.  north side of pine mountain road with packed snow in the morning, some melting by mid-afternoon.  2" - 5" snow on trail.  temp in mid 30s.  no breeze.  sunny.  outstanding day.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
Images:	Mighty Mary at the Wilderness Boundary tree cut and moved

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 09-30-2021 - by bardley

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	09-30-2021
Surveyor Name:	bardley
Trail description:	the trail is open and without obstruction from the trailhead at the end of pine mtn road / reyes peak road to haddock mtn camp - just before it begins to drop down to the gene marshall/piedra blanca national recreation trail.  warm in the sun, cool in the shade.  slight northerly breeze.  great views to the ocean and great views to lockwood and cuyama valleys. ** there is no water along this trail.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 05-07-2021 - by bardley

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	05-07-2021
Surveyor Name:	bardley
Trail description:	The survey is from the trailhead at the end of pine mountain / reyes peak road to haddock mountain - not the full length of the trail.  there is no water along this section.  there are numerous down trees and limbs that must be stepped / climbed over -  or the old end-around.  in the second half of this 4.1 mile section there are a lot of torn limbs and broken off tops of trees littering the trail.  all that being said, the trail is open, easy to follow and has some of the best views in the area.  not to mention 10-15 degrees cooler.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 10-11-2020 - by bardley

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	10-11-2020
Surveyor Name:	bardley
Trail 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:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 06-09-2020 - by Antonio Calderon

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	06-09-2020
Surveyor Name:	Antonio Calderon
Trail description:	Use trail leading up to Reyes peak is in good shape. The use trail leaving Reyes towards haddock is faint but generally followable. A few fallen trees on main trail but nothing that can’t be hopped over other than that the main trail is in good shape and easy to follow. The beehive mentioned in the previous post is still there but bees did not bother us at all.Â
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
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Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 06-02-2020 - by bardley

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	06-02-2020
Surveyor Name:	bardley
Trail description:	Social trail to Reyes Peak is good condition.  Large tree blocking close to Reyes Peak.  There is a bypass trail to your left upon approaching the obstruction.  Social trail from Reyes Peak eastward towards main Reyes Peak Trail and Haddock Mtn is somewhat obscured by new vegetation growth and fallen tree debris. Reyes Peak Trail from the trailhead at the end of Pine Mtn Road to Haddock Mtn is in good condition.  Tread is easy to follow.  A few down trees, especially when nearing Haddock Mtn, are readily stepped or climbed over.  An active beehive inhabits a standing, burned hollow, trailside tree.  Click on "Reyes Peak Trail" link above to see photo of location.Â
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	Tread is easy to follow.
Images:	6.2.2020 :: Reyes Peak Trail :: 3.45 mi from trailhead :: 34.62612, -119.24725

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 08-04-2019 - by MightyM

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	08-04-2019
Surveyor Name:	MightyM
Trail description:	For those who are allergic or hiking with dogs who love sky raisins (esp jalapeno flavor), there is a large, active beehive in a tree next to the trail at 34.62609, 119.24729, Elevation 7,193 ft. The bees didn't bother us at all, but just want folks to be aware. There is one tree down on the trail, which has been reported. 34.62827, -119.25146, Elevation: 7,083 ft
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 06-27-2019 - by Ron Wean

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	06-27-2019
Surveyor Name:	Ron Wean
Trail description:	Trail is in good condition from Pine Mountain trailhead to Haddock Mountain. After the (barely discernible) Mt.Haddock sign it is harder to see and as you come to the bowl like depression Ceanothus is asserting itself and it is necessary to find a path around it. It takes a bit of searching to locate where the trail resumes its way down and once found it is steep and rough and more Ceanothus is trying to over grow it. Once past this section path is wide open until the saddle that drops down to Haddock Camp.    This is as far as we went, so can't say about the last section or camp condition.   Bardley is out there doing his best to maintain things. Thanks dude!
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 05-09-2019 - by Diane Soini

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	05-09-2019
Surveyor Name:	Diane Soini
Trail description:	The trail down from the peak to the campsite has suffered some fire damage. There is new growth of very thorny plants in the higher elevations. At the bottom of the trail large blowdowns of very large trees have obscured the trail. I bushwacked down to the creek (it was only a short distance) and ended up at a guerilla camp and camped there instead of at the real Haddock Campsite which was a short distance to the east. The real Haddock Campsite was in good shape.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	Trail down from Haddock Mountain to Haddock camp needs work

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 05-09-2019 - by Diane Soini

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	05-09-2019
Surveyor Name:	Diane Soini
Trail description:	Trail was in good shape. It's very steep. The views are breathtaking.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 11-11-2018 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	11-11-2018
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	Volunteer survey of the Reyes Peak Trail found this biggie waiting for the next crosscut sawyer team.  It's about 2 miles in along the trail from the parking lot, within the wilderness.  We've already sent out notice to the sawyers and expect that the tree will be cleared within the next few weeks.  Everything else along the trail was in great shape as usual out to Haddock Peak.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Images:	Photo JLamb

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 08-26-2018 - by Christopher P. Lord

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	08-26-2018
Surveyor Name:	Christopher P. Lord
Trail description:	From Reyes Peak Trailhead to Haddock MTN was in pretty good shape and easy to follow. Some brush work is needed  within a couple miles of Haddock and beyond that toward Piedra Blanca.  https://christopherplord.blogspot.com/
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
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Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 07-19-2018 - by Menso

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	07-19-2018
Surveyor Name:	Menso
Trail description:	After-work sunset trail run to Haddock Peak and a little beyond. Trail is in excellent shape for 2.25 miles past the trailhead, at which point it abruptly becomes brushy. Easy enough to follow, though, to Haddock Peak. Past Haddock there were thickets of spiny brush that prevented me from continuing further while wearing running shorts.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	Brushy

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 05-21-2018 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	05-21-2018
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	Condor Trail hikers reported lots of work needed from Haddock Peak down to Haddock Camp, through the infamous Fire Swamp, uh we mean White Thorn section.  No ROUS were seen.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 11-21-2017 - by Chris Pechous

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	11-21-2017
Surveyor Name:	Chris Pechous
Trail description:	Trail was a little rough in spots leaving Haddock Camp, but for the most part the trail was in great shape and easy to follow for its entire length. I saw no one and carried two liters of water from Haddock Camp and refilled from Raspberry Spring once I got to Reyes Peak Campground. Â
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 10-10-2017 - by bardley

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	10-10-2017
Surveyor Name:	bardley
Trail description:	 - open without obstruction from the trailhead at the end of pine mountain road to haddock mountain.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 09-07-2017 - by Kevin H

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	09-07-2017
Surveyor Name:	Kevin H
Trail description:	 A friend and I hiked Reyes Peak trail to the end at the Haddock campground on the Piedra  Blanca trail on Sept 5, 2017 and back out two days later.  We can confirm reports by Bardley.  The trail is fairly easy to follow along the ridge to Haddock Peak, then more difficult to follow for the final two miles downhilll, where the trail goes through burned areas.  We lost the trail a few times and used google gps on phone to get back on trail.  Very convenient.  Water was a trickle at Haddock campground.  No water at Three Mile campground.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 06-01-2017 - by bardley

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	06-01-2017
Surveyor Name:	bardley
Trail description:	no trail obstructions. . note:  the use trail which follows the ridge from Reyes Peak to the junction of the Reyes Peak Trail - about 1 mile from the trailhead at the end of Pine Mtn Road - was used by firefighters during the Pine Fire.  they have remediated their 'damage' by placing cut vegetation over the trail making it somewhat difficult to follow in spots.  remember to stay high while going downhill (or up). . note;  while at haddock mountain, met two backpackers coming up from haddock Camp.  said trail difficult to follow in spots.  used gps.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 04-28-2017 - by bardley

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	04-28-2017
Surveyor Name:	bardley
Trail description:	This surveys the Reyes Peak Trail from its western terminus at the end of Pine Mountain Road (aka Reyes Peak Road) to Haddock Mountain.  Several obstructions were found and removed 5.1.2017.  There remains a fallen tree that was deemed too unsafe to try to remove.  It is easily walked around.  There is a fallen tree (fell several years ago) on the trail near Haddock Mountain where the buckthorn (a 15' length of it) encroaches.  Easily passed through or bring a lopper.  There is no water on this trail.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
Images:	easily walked around buckthorn encroaches

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 04-01-2017 - by Miner

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	04-01-2017
Surveyor Name:	Miner
Trail description:	As part of picking up the Pine Mtn fire closure that I had to hike around last fall when completing the Condor Trail, I hiked the trail from Reyes Peak TH to Haddock trail camp.  Trail had patchy snow with snow banks between 3 - 50ft wide. No need for micro-spikes.  Couple of blow downs across the trail, but easy to go around except for a tree that fell lengthwise on the trail as you climb up near Haddock peak.  Areas the fire burned over are not a problem now, but will be in the future with erosion and down trees.  Trail is faint near Haddock Peak and I had to stop and look a little for the trail. When trail goes past the peak and starts to drop down, when it swings back along the north slope, trail very hard to find if not for footprints I saw.  Anytime it heading downhill, It looks like a run off channel rather than a trail.  Once it started down again, became easy to follow though eroded.  Some burned brush still have branches across the trail that need pruning.  Lower down, while easy to follow, the trail ledge on the hillside was narrow due to erosion.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	Not hard to follow except for a few short spots.
Images:	Tree laying on the trail a little west of Haddock Peak. Trail just after I found it again on top switchback on north slope. Trail eroding down lower.

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 04-21-2016 - by Josh Batt

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	04-21-2016
Surveyor Name:	Josh Batt
Trail description:	Found no markings to identify the trail from Haddock Campground. Trail is in the same condition as last surveyed on 5-15-15.  From Haddock campground to Haddock peak is fully overgrown with thorn bushes for about 1/4 mile before you reach the rock formations. The trail is hard to find near the rock formations below Haddock Peak.  And still several downed pines across the trail on the northern slope of Reyes Peak.  Bring your hedge clippers!
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 05-15-2015 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	05-15-2015
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Trail description:	Trail condition out of Haddock Campground to Haddock Mountain.  Are at times impassable due to plant encroachment, just after the main incline approach to the rock formation area.  Leading to Haddock Mountain rock pile (ducks) are hard to spot and need to re-worked.  Also I counted about (5) down trees across the trail from Haddock Mountain to Reyes Peak.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 03-22-2015 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	03-22-2015
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	VWR project to log fallen trees across the trail.   The trail was cleared of fallen trees from the trailhead down to Haddock Camp.  As always, a beautiful trail with beautiful views. Photos: Ranger Rik
Mode of transport:	Array
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
Images:	Getting your saw on Getting your measure on Getting your view on

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 11-16-2014 - by John Spiegel

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	11-16-2014
Surveyor Name:	John Spiegel
Trail description:	There was no water along the trail (though there was some a mile east of Haddock Campground, between Haddock and Three Mile). The trail was pretty good through Haddock Peak, though I lost it once or twice for just a little bit (I added some more cairns on my way out). The view from Haddock Peak was amazing! Between Haddock Peak and Haddock Campground, the trail was overrun by thornbushes, 2m high in some places. Even with my rain jacket and rain pats (which shed the thorns quite well), I ended up with some scratches. I would absolutely not attempt this without brush pants and a jacket.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Hard to follow
Condition details:	I lost the trail a few times, and between Haddock Peak and Haddock Campground the trail was overrun with thornbushes.

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 08-31-2014 - by Jonathan

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	08-31-2014
Surveyor Name:	Jonathan
Trail description:	Hiked to Haddock camp. The trail along the ridge to Haddock Peak was mostly easy to follow but disappeared a few times under thick, dry pine needle matting and once through rocks; cleared away the pine needles on the trail where present. From the peak to the camp the trail was nearly impassable through the thorn brush which exceeded 2 meters in height most places and completely blocked the trail; we had to force our way through. In places the trail was soft sand on a steep slope and it was easy to lose coming back up. No water any time recently in the creek, we had hiked in our water so plan to bring plenty.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Hard to follow
Condition details:	Overnight at Haddock Camp
Number of trees down:	3
People Seen:	4

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 07-05-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	07-05-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	Trail was in good shape thanks to the local efforts of the VWR sawyers.  Once the trail drops from Haddock Peak towards Haddock Camp, the trail gets much worse through that section of  white thorn.  That section needs to get worked in a major way or completely rerouted around it.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Number of trees down:	0
People Seen:	0

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 05-24-2014 - by bardley

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	05-24-2014
Surveyor Name:	bardley
Trail description:	traveled 1.6 miles east from the end of pine mtn road / reyes peak road.  removed three downed, trail blocking trees along that route. now clear of downed trees the rest of the way to haddock mtn - based on other returning day hiker's reports.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
People Seen:	6

Reyes Peak Trail Survey - 05-12-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Reyes Peak Trail
Date:	05-12-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	Did not hike past the first downed tree.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	One downed tree about 1/4mile from the trailhead. The tree is approx 24" diameter.
Number of trees down:	1
People Seen:	0

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