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The trail begins slightly more than a half mile after you begin your hike up the Jesusita Trail. The trail sign is under a large oak and is situated right before you would head up onto a long plateau...

Prewitt Ridge Camground is located along a ridge high above the southern Big Sur coastline yet only a short distance from the ocean as the crow flies.  As a result it has some of the better views of the...

Chaparral, pools, and scenic views. Although there is no water and very little shade because it does not follow a prominent canyon or creek, it does afford spectacular views as it rises to the east of...

This peak is located on the summit of the Pine Mountain Ridge. The peak is composed of numerous layers of Matilija sandstone of Eocene Age.When the U. S. Geological Survey mapped the area in the early...

The hike up to the McMenemy Bench for the morning or evening views is one of the great short hikes in the Santa Barbara area, but what I like most about this trail is the variety of 2-3 hour long loops...

Ventana Camp is the first camp along the Pine Ridge Trail coming up from Big Sur Station.  It requires an extremely steep descent from the Pine Ridge Trail down the Ventana Camp Trail.  The camp is set...

The trail begins just before the locked gate crossing on San Ysidro Creek. A small sign marked with the San Ysidro Ranch brand is fastened to a nearby oak tree. The path continues along the driveway for...

Alms Ridge is one of the camps along the Coast Ridge Road, This camp is shaded by a mix of trees and is located on the top of the ridge looking over the Pacific Ocean. Access from Los Burros Road (23S01) sometimes called Willow Creek Road off of Highway 1

Pine Ridge Spring is located just down off the Pine Ridge Trail after a long climb coming up from Redwood Camp or just before you do the long drop down towards Redwood Camp.  You would never think there...

The Lost Valley Trail connects Manzana Creek with the Hurricane Deck Trail.  The trail is used by day hikers looking to explore the secrets of Lost Valley as well as a connection for backpackers heading...

The Pine Ridge Trail is a true classic of the Big Sur region and one of the most iconic trails in the Los Padres National Forest. The PRT, as it is sometimes called, connects Big Sur Station off Hwy 1...

In the 1930's the U. S. Forest Service, using C.C.C. (Civilian Conservation Corps) labor, improved an old chumash trail that followed Agua Blanca Creek up the canyon. It was a popular trail because of...

Potrero Seco means 'dry meadow' in Spanish and lives up perfectly to its name.  The camp is set atop a series of meadows along a ridge line overlooking the headwaters of the Sespe to the east and Don...

The trail follows a creek through a narrow canyon, and enters a large semicircular valley (with a view of Tangerine Falls). The trail then diverges from the creek and climbs up to Gibraltar Road. 200...

Pine Mountain Lodge (PML) is located in the Sespe Wilderness along the Piedra Blanca - Gene Marshall National Recreation Trail.  It is most commonly accessed from the Sespe River side using the Piedra...

The Alejandro Trail is located in the Santa Maria area up the Colson Canyon Road (11N04), the trail starts at the second gate/road junction on Colson Canyon Road (34.9343, -120.1641), Look for the trail...

White Oaks Camp is a car-accessible campground located along the Tassajara Rd.  Tassajara Rd can be impassable in the wet months, best to check with the Forest Service or ask us if you are unsure if the...

Constructed by Ronald "Willie" Forsyth as a short cut trail from his pack station at what is now Sage Hill Group Camp to Upper Oso Camp and on up the Santa Cruz Trail to the back country. A school group...

Located along Hare Canyon, Vicente Flat Camp is set at the junction of the Kirk Creek Trail and the Stone Ridge Trail.  There are a few campsites amongst a thick grove of redwood trees.  A backpacking...

From Highway 33, travel east on Rose Valley Road to Piedra Blanca Trailhead. Starting from the parking lot at Piedra Blanca, the trail quickly drop down to the river crossing, after the crossing Lion...

This camp is located off the Bull Ridge Trail on top of a small hill looking over the rustic cabin on Salisbury Potrero. To access the camp, start from the Sierra Madre Road 32S12.2. Then drop down the...

Located in a bare, sloping area by a dry creek. It is located on the east side of OHV Motorcycle Trail 23W08. The camp was used as a hunting camp and it is reported that a early day sheep herder used...

Pat Springs provides awesome ridge-front views overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Ventana Double Cones.  One of the best wilderness places to watch the sunset anywhere within the Los Padres.  This camp...

The Bear Canyon Trail is located near Santa Maria in the Santa Lucia Ranger District. This moderate 3.5 mile trail is located in Bear Canyon, hence the name.  This canyon runs north from La Brea Canyon...

A beautiful trail that has ocean views and travels through oak groves, redwood groves, chaparral. A nice place to camp is at Villa Creek, the camp is set among redwood trees and the creek provides a tranquil...

This trail starts off on Highway 166 outside of Santa Maria at a elevation of 1200 feet. The Adobe trail is a gentle trail and is in good shape for hiking and stock. From the trail head you climb up a...

Ortega Trail is maintained by the "Ojai Valley Dirt Riders" a motorcycle club that was founded and organized for the sole purpose of keeping Ortega Trail open year round for the adventurous riders who...

Santa Cruz: In Spanish it means, "Holy Cross" Located on the bank of Santa Cruz Creek the camp was constructed by the CCC in 1931. A Ranger Station was built at the same time under some beautiful oaks...

Park along north side of Highway 150 adjacent to Summit School. Hike one mile up Sisar Road to locked gate. Respect private property. Hike another 2.1 miles  until the Red Reef Trail leaves the road at...

The trailhead is near Mutau Flat, located in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District. After a rolling three miles, the trail drops steeply into Hot Springs Canyon. There is no water and little shade along the first...

Name: Bear Trap, TheLocation: MontereyFeature Type: ridgeLatitude: 36.33056Longitude: -121.55528Topo Map: Chews Ridge

Name: Bad GulchLocation: MontereyFeature Type: valleyLatitude: 36.24972Longitude: -121.75Topo Map: Partington Ridge

Name: Anderson CanyonLocation: MontereyFeature Type: valleyLatitude: 36.15278Longitude: -121.66528Topo Map: Partington Ridge

Pine Valley is in many regards the central hub of the Ventana Wilderness, you might even say that all trails eventually lead to Pine Valley.  Most frequently accessed from China Camp trailhead, many backpackers...

Name: Bear Trap CanyonLocation: MontereyFeature Type: valleyLatitude: 36.33278Longitude: -121.56389Topo Map: Chews Ridge

Redwood Camp is located along the Pine Ridge Trail in the Ventana Wilderness.  It is the next camp past Sykes on the trail from Big Sur towards China Camp.  Located in a thick redwood lined creek, Redwood...

The is a scenic mile trail in the Wilderness in . The trail connects Skinner Ridge Trail 1E04 along a few camps and Little Pines Mountain 4189 feet and then completes at Ventana Double Cone 4853 feet...

The Horn Canyon Trail begins just before you enter Thacher School, be sure to follow the 'HC' signs that point you to where the single track begins.  Once on the trail, you cross the creek a few times...

The is a senic mile trail in . Starting at Pozo Summit on Pozo Road the trail follows along a ridge to Navajo Road (29S02.1)

The Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca Trail is a National Recreation Trail, The trail can be accessed from four locations: The Piedra Blanca Trailhead at the end of Rose Valley Road, Reyes Creek Campground...

A 13 mile long trail in the Ventana Wilderness that starts at the Los Padres Dam and ends at the Pine Ridge Trail (3E06).

From Trailhead at Hi Mountain Road the trail meanders along Trout Creek which sometimes has water. It is a pleasant trail. It then leaves the canyon bottom at an unsigned junction and climbs through rolling...

Drive 14.8 miles north of Ojai on Highway 33. The trail starts at the back of Middle Lion Campground in the Rose Valley Recreation Area where it immediately crosses the stream. You will reach two trail...

The trail begins just before the entrance to Skofield Park near a delicately-shaped stone bridge. From there, cross the creek and follow a short connector trail to a wider dirt road. For many decades...

BOTTCHER'S GAP IS CLOSED DUE TO THE 2016 SOBERANES FIRE NO TIMEFRAME HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR IT BEING REOPENED   Bottcher's Gap Camp is located at the end of Palo Colorado Rd at the Skinner Ridge Trail...

Located next to the Pine Ridge Trail (3E06) No reservations. First-come, First-serve only. 9 campsites. Directions: From Highway 101 north, exit at Arroyo Seco road near the city of Greenfield and proceed...

Located in the Figueroa Mountain area. The trail follows a ridge top west from the Zaca Peak Road. The west end of the trail drops down to the privately-owned Zaca Lake Resort. Unobstructed views of the...

Motorcycle trail along forested ridge between Scott Russell Road and Cherry Creek Road.

The is a scenic mile trail in the Wilderness in . The trail connects the South Coast Ridge Road (20S05.6) and the Highway 1. You can access the trail from Highway 1 at , . Please let us know if you have...

Middle Lion Campground is a car-camp located at the end of the Rose Valley Rd off of Hwy 33.  The camp has a handful of sites, each with a fire ring, table and nearby bathroom.  Middle Lion is set along...