Salmon Creek Trail - Los Padres National Forest
Trail Distance 5.00 Miles

Submitted Trail Reports

Salmon Creek Trail Survey - 12-13-2022 - by J

Link:	Salmon Creek Trail
Date:	12-13-2022
Surveyor Name:	J
Trail description:	The trail is still easy to follow but after the December storms there are some major trees down over the trail. I slowly pushed through but may not be passable by some. Due to the steep terrain going around is not an option. Scree section past Estrella was more than sketchy to cross due to slides.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	Easy to Follow but serious blowdowns and washouts

Salmon Creek Trail Survey - 11-25-2018 - by Steve Cypher

Link:	Salmon Creek Trail
Date:	11-25-2018
Surveyor Name:	Steve Cypher
Trail description:	The trail is clear and well used from Hwy 1 to Estrella Camp. There are narrow spots and a place where you have to duck under a rock that don't meet FS stock-passable standards, but no problem for hikers. A little over a mile above Estrella Camp the trail gets brushy and narrow for about 1/2 mile, and the last 3/4 mile is better. The slide described previously had a path cut across it last year that you can still follow. This is a challenging trail, but it's in better shape than it's been in years.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	Challenging - not too bad
Images:	Not suitable for stock

Salmon Creek Trail Survey - 09-14-2017 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Salmon Creek Trail
Date:	09-14-2017
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Trail description:	There were many parts of the trail above Estrella camp and below the Coast Ridge road that were barely passable on foot - very overgrown and the trail surface was loose at times and would slide out from under you. There is a very loose slide that has made the trail disappear. There is another slide further down that does have a small path cut into it.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	Overgrown and landslide

Salmon Creek Trail Survey - 07-29-2017 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Salmon Creek Trail
Date:	07-29-2017
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Trail description:	Lower and upper part of the trail is fine. The middle is where the challenge is!
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
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Salmon Creek Trail Survey - 04-16-2017 - by Robert Gunn

Link:	Salmon Creek Trail
Date:	04-16-2017
Surveyor Name:	Robert Gunn
Trail description:	On April 13th we completed a Highway 1 closure-modified 3 day backpack loop through the southern section of Silver Peaks Wilderness. Salmon Creek trail is clear and in good condition from the trailhead to the junction with Spruce Creek trail.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Salmon Creek Trail Survey - 06-14-2016 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Salmon Creek Trail
Date:	06-14-2016
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	Article in the SB Independent about the Salmon Creek Trail, by Richie Demaria: http://www.independent.com/news/2016/jun/14/salmon-creek-trail/
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Salmon Creek Trail Survey - 02-14-2015 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Salmon Creek Trail
Date:	02-14-2015
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Trail description:	After estrella it gets thin on parts of the trail and planta overgrowing the trail on some parts definetly all uphill basically until you get to the fire road. Its ablut 2.5 miles but it feels like 4Â
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	A little overgrown

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