Sulphur Spring Trail - Los Padres National Forest
Trail Distance 2.32 Miles

Submitted Trail Reports

Sulphur Spring Trail Survey - 02-02-2022 - by Stan A

Link:	Sulphur Spring Trail
Date:	02-02-2022
Surveyor Name:	Stan A
Trail description:	Trail is in great condition. Hiked through to Manzana Schoolhouse. Ran into an employee of the Cody Ranch. Nice guy. Bear sighting that morning, but no luck for me. 7 river crossings, easily passable. Great day.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Sulphur Spring Trail Survey - 01-24-2022 - by Nathan Seaford

Link:	Sulphur Spring Trail
Date:	01-24-2022
Surveyor Name:	Nathan Seaford
Trail description:	Top third of the trail down from Cedros Saddle is in great condition--thank you trail workers! Middle third, starting after the first road crossing is more overgrown with lots of poison oak that is just starting to leaf out; still very follow-able. Last third or so down to the Manzana is in good condition and easy to follow. Significantly steep grade the whole way.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Sulphur Spring Trail Survey - 03-14-2021 - by Nate

Link:	Sulphur Spring Trail
Date:	03-14-2021
Surveyor Name:	Nate
Trail description:	Followable but the top portion from Cedros Saddle definitely needs work.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	Needed machete work from Cedros Saddle down to 8N03

Sulphur Spring Trail Survey - 08-07-2020 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Sulphur Spring Trail
Date:	08-07-2020
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	The LPFA Trail Crew spent a week in August 2020 working the lower portion of the Sulphur Spring Trail.  The work was primarily clearing poison oak and downed trees from the trail corridor.  We'll be back soon to continue work up towards Cedros Saddle.  Stay tuned....
Mode of transport:	Array
Trail condition:	Needs some work

Sulphur Spring Trail Survey - 05-26-2018 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Sulphur Spring Trail
Date:	05-26-2018
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Trail description:	We camped at Cedros Saddle and removed 21 downed trees between the saddle and the 2nd road crossing. LOTS of poison oak.Â
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	Trail needs to be brushed and some trad work.
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Sulphur Spring Trail Survey - 01-31-2017 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Sulphur Spring Trail
Date:	01-31-2017
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	Sulphur Spring Trail January 31, 2017 Survey of top 1.2 miles of trail. The trail was generally in good shape except for downed trees. It only needs occasional minor tread repair. There is thick chaparral for the first ¾ of the first switch to the east, but afterwards only sporadic brush issues. Lower down the trail passes through large amounts of poison oak, often 6-8 foot tall bushes. While it was relatively clear now with the leaves off, a significant amount of pruning will probably be required to keep the path open after it leafs out. Report by: Blakley
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Images:	Dry oak fallen across trail in an awkward location in a gully with no viable reroute. 28” dia. A 18”dia maple trunk and burl in trail. It will probably be very difficult to remove, but there isn’t a good alternative. There is a 10’ cliff on the uphill side and a steep, rocky drop on the other.

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