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Exploring The Los Padres National Forest

1,257 Miles of Trails on 1,762,400 Acres, with 875,000 Acres of Protected Wilderness to Explore.

Thank you for taking the time to visit the Hike Los Padres Community. This website was created with the mission of being a source of shared information on trails, camps, and locations across the entire Northern and Southern portions of the Los Padres National Forest. The more information we all share and catalog, the better we can track the conditions of the forest network and figure out what sections, trails, and locations are safe to use and which need maintenance. 

A good portion of the interior of Los Padres National Forest gets very little use by the public, so any information on these areas will ensure that these places remain accessible for future generations of hikers, backpackers, trail runners, equestrians, O.H.V, hunters, cyclists, and explorers. Many of the trails listed may be unmaintained. Know your level of ability, and always remember to bring extra water.

In partnership with the Los Padres Forest Association (LPFA). The LPFA’s mission is to care for the Los Padres Forest, ensuring it thrives and remains safe and open for the people to use and enjoy. LPFA volunteers work to keep trails open, report and assess forest conditions and provide public education on how to use the forest safely. If you are interested in becoming a member or volunteering, please visit www.lpforest.org to learn more.

Over 1000+ Cataloged Locations

Location specific weather reports, recent camp and trail surveys, water data and much more.


Recent Water Reports
Location Date ▾ Surveyor Water Report
Mono Campground 1-1-1936Los Padres Forest AssociationFlowing
Espinosa Camp 03-23-2024Patrick MorganFlowing
Vincente Flat Camp 03-23-2024Patrick MorganFlowing
Lion Den Camp 03-18-2024Anonymous SurveyorFlowing
South Fork Camp - Sisquoc 03-14-2024Michael McGurkFlowing
Upper Bear Camp 03-13-2024Michael McGurkFlowing
Mansfield Camp 03-11-2024Michael McGurkFlowing
Cottonwood Camp - Sisquoc Trail 03-11-2024Michael McGurkFlowing
Oak Camp 03-10-2024Anonymous SurveyorFlowing
Bear Creek Camp 03-10-2024sbhikergirlFlowing
Chorro Grande Camp 03-09-2024Anonymous SurveyorFlowing
Chorro Grande Camp 03-09-2024Anonymous SurveyorFlowing
Blue Canyon Camp 03-09-2024Casey HallFlowing
Mission Pine Basin Camp 03-09-2024Jonathan RocqueFlowing
Madulce Camp 03-09-2024Jonathan RocqueFlowing
White Ledge Camp - Red Reef Trail 03-08-2024SunMan Flowing
McKinley Spings Camp 03-08-2024Jonathan RocqueFlowing
Mission Pine Springs Camp 03-08-2024Jonathan RocqueFlowing
Heath Camp 03-07-2024Michael McGurkFlowing
Big Pine Camp 03-04-2024Michael McGurkFlowing
Mission Pine Springs Camp 03-02-2024Michael McGurkFlowing
McKinley Spings Camp 03-02-2024Michael McGurkFlowing
White Ledge Camp - Red Reef Trail 02-24-2024Anonymous SurveyorFlowing
Chorro Grande Camp 02-24-2024mwienekeFlowing
Cross Camp 02-22-2024Sophie EFlowing
Manzana Schoolhouse Camp 02-16-2024Los Padres Forest AssociationFlowing
Mormon Camp 02-16-2024Los Padres Forest AssociationFlowing
Valley View Camp 02-08-2024bardleyFlowing
East Fork Lion Camp 02-03-2024ThacherFlowing
East Fork Lion Camp 02-02-2024Anonymous SurveyorFlowing
Forbush Camp 02-02-2024Jess CooperFlowing
Potrero John Camp 01-26-2024bardleyFlowing
Balm of Gilead Camp 01-26-2024RyanDry
Buckeye Camp 01-26-2024RyanFlowing
Lion Den Camp 01-06-2024Anonymous SurveyorFlowing
Valley View Camp 01-04-2024Anonymous SurvveyorFlowing
Upper Lopez Camp 12-31-2023Joel BFlowing
Valley View Camp 12-29-2023bardleyFlowing
Cow Spring Camp 12-17-2023Dave BillybobTrickle
Alder Creek Camp - Ventura 12-17-2023Dave BillybobFlowing
Upper Lopez Camp 12-16-2023PeterFlowing
Alder Creek Camp - Ventura 12-15-2023Angel SantoyoFlowing
Rock Campground 12-12-2023pmeyerFlowing
Potrero Camp 12-10-2023Adam DonaldFlowing
Campo Alto Campground 12-09-2023Los Padres Forest AssociationDry
Pine Spring Camp 12-09-2023Anonymous SurveyorFlowing
White Ledge Camp - Red Reef Trail 12-09-2023Troop26Flowing
Log Cabin Camp 12-09-2023Adam OlivaresFlowing
Lost Valley Camp 12-08-2023Adam DonaldFlowing
Nira Campground 12-08-2023Adam DonaldFlowing
Lost Valley Camp 12-03-2023Anonymous SurveyorFlowing
Fish Creek Camp 12-03-2023Anonymous SurveyorFlowing
Rays Camp 12-03-2023Anonymous SurveyorFlowing
Ortega Camp 12-02-2023AndyDry
Jackson Hole Camp 11-26-2023LeeFlowing
White Ledge Camp - Red Reef Trail 11-26-2023Anonymous SurveyorFlowing
Chorro Grande Camp 11-26-2023Bela BFlowing
Oak Camp 11-26-2023Bela BFlowing
Raspberry Camp 11-25-2023Bela BTrickle
Jackson Hole Camp 11-24-2023John NortFlowing
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Latest Camp Reports

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Mono Campground Survey - 1-1-1936 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Mono Campground
Date: 1-1-1936
Surveyor Name:Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:Historic video showing the construction of the Mono Debris Dam from 1936, enjoy!

https://archive.org/details/CCCAtMono1936
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Espinosa Camp Survey - 03-23-2024 - by Patrick Morgan
Link: Espinosa Camp
Date: 03-23-2024
Surveyor Name:Patrick Morgan
Camp Description:the water source is about a quarter of a mile past the camp, along the trail. It is flowing fast and strong right now.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:strong and clear
Weather Conditions:
Vincente Flat Camp Survey - 03-23-2024 - by Patrick Morgan
Link: Vincente Flat Camp
Date: 03-23-2024
Surveyor Name:Patrick Morgan
Camp Description:Beautiful camp among the redwoods and pines. It rained all night, but the trees helped cover us from the worst of it. Many spacious campsites with log benches and fire rings spread all over the Flat. Other surveys say the creek is usually dry through camp, but it was flowing fast and clear across the ground. A beautiful backcountry camp. The trail past the camp was difficult to find, though we were not planning to go further. Good thing, too, because the trails up canyon (Stone ridge and the trail to Cone Peak Road) looked overgrown. The camp is the perfect distance for a nice overnight trip. Great times with friends!
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:strong and clear
Weather Conditions:
Lion Den Camp Survey - 03-18-2024 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Lion Den Camp
Date: 03-18-2024
Surveyor Name:Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
South Fork Camp - Sisquoc Survey - 03-14-2024 - by Michael McGurk
Link: South Fork Camp - Sisquoc
Date: 03-14-2024
Surveyor Name:Michael McGurk
Camp Description:South fork needs some repairs but is serviceable. The surrounding area still has many downed limbs that would be great to strip down and leave as firewood if someone were there for a longer time. 
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:good condition
Weather Conditions:
Upper Bear Camp Survey - 03-13-2024 - by Michael McGurk
Link: Upper Bear Camp
Date: 03-13-2024
Surveyor Name:Michael McGurk
Camp Description:There is now a stream running through main are of camp and the camp has debris that needs to be cleared from flooding.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:water running through camp
Weather Conditions:
Mansfield Camp Survey - 03-11-2024 - by Michael McGurk
Link: Mansfield Camp
Date: 03-11-2024
Surveyor Name:Michael McGurk
Camp Description:there are many small downed limbs in camp but is serviceable. the approach from the north is a bit of a steep cut from the river. 
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:decent condition
Weather Conditions:
Cottonwood Camp - Sisquoc Trail Survey - 03-11-2024 - by Michael McGurk
Link: Cottonwood Camp - Sisquoc Trail
Date: 03-11-2024
Surveyor Name:Michael McGurk
Camp Description:the main fire pit area is in okay repair. The privy seat is broken, There is an abundance of downed limbs in camp. the area could use a lot of work.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:overgrown
Weather Conditions:
Oak Camp Survey - 03-10-2024 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Oak Camp
Date: 03-10-2024
Surveyor Name:Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:3 sites are in good condition. A shovel would be nice at the large firepit since it’s quite full. Several small creek crossings on the way to camp
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Bear Creek Camp Survey - 03-10-2024 - by sbhikergirl
Link: Bear Creek Camp
Date: 03-10-2024
Surveyor Name:sbhikergirl
Camp Description:High water flow with some thigh deep crossings. Trail is in good shape. Camp was a little flooded out but still doable.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:60s with high clouds
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Latest Trail Reports

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Hurricane Deck Trail Survey - 03-25-2024 - by Casey Horgan
Link: Hurricane Deck Trail
Date: 03-25-2024
Surveyor Name:Casey Horgan
Trail description:Trail was in better shape than I was expecting and was easy to follow apart from a few locations. Briefly lost the trail once. The trial was generally overgrown with moderate bushwhacking needed in spots. Some mud in locations also made the tread slick. Don't recommend hiking immediately following large storms. 
Mode of transport:Hike
Trail condition:Needs some work
Condition details:Hiked east portion of Hurricane Deck from White Ledge to Lost Valley Trail on 3/23
Kirk Creek Trail / Vicente Falt Trail Survey - 03-23-2024 - by Patrick Morgan
Link: Kirk Creek Trail / Vicente Falt Trail
Date: 03-23-2024
Surveyor Name:Patrick Morgan
Trail description:The trail is beautiful and in mostly good condition. Up to Espinoza camp, the trail is well marked, graded, easy to follow. After Espinoza, there are a number of down trees. The water source along the trail after Espinoza is difficult to access because of one. Most are passable, but there is one, about a quarter mile before Vicente Flat, that was very difficult to cross. It required some climbing and creativity, but it was possible. Bushwhacking might be necessary for some on that section.
Mode of transport:Hike
Trail condition:Needs some work
Condition details:downed trees
Sweetwater Trail Survey - 03-17-2024 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Sweetwater Trail
Date: 03-17-2024
Surveyor Name:Anonymous Surveyor
Trail description:The lower portion coming up from Sweetwater creek is pretty faint and occasionally overgrown. The upper portion on the ridge is pretty wide and well maintained. There is no water other than Sweetwater creek at the very beginning and very little shade. 
Mode of transport:Hike
Trail condition:Needs some work
Jackson Trail Survey - 03-17-2024 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Jackson Trail
Date: 03-17-2024
Surveyor Name:Anonymous Surveyor
Trail description:Tons of cows at the top and the very bottom of the trail at the sisquoc is hard to find because of erosion but the trail as a whole is in pretty nice shape other than some steep sloping tread. 
Mode of transport:Hike
Trail condition:Good shape and easy to follow
Fremont Trail Survey - 03-17-2024 - by ECduzit
Link: Fremont Trail
Date: 03-17-2024
Surveyor Name:ECduzit
Trail description:I think this trail gets overlooked and doesn’t get much use. Started hiking from Fremont campground. The trail has no trailhead sign, it would be hard to find without a GPS. The trail starts off nice then we encountered a few downed oak trees. Someone has started to clear them, but more trees need to be cleared. The trail goes through private land but I assume the trail has an easement? After a creek crossing and a meadow. The trail becomes a dirt road. The dirt road is fine but steep in some sections. We only made it about 65% up the trail and had to turn around due to time constraints so I don’t have a report for the upper portion of the trail.
Mode of transport:Hike
Trail condition:Needs some work
Condition details:Singletrack needs work dirt road is fine
Big Cone Spruce Trail Survey - 03-17-2024 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Big Cone Spruce Trail
Date: 03-17-2024
Surveyor Name:Anonymous Surveyor
Trail description:Significant brush for most of the trail. Trail is faintly visible most of the time but occasionally disappears at key junctures or water crossings.
Mode of transport:Hike
Trail condition:Needs some work
Romero Trail South Survey - 03-16-2024 - by Adam Donald
Link: Romero Trail South
Date: 03-16-2024
Surveyor Name:Adam Donald
Trail description:Lots of water in the various creeks the trail crosses.  The whole trail is in great condition from the trailhead all the way up to Romero Saddle.  Nice to have this trail open again.
Mode of transport:Hike
Trail condition:Good shape and easy to follow
Sisquoc Trail Upper Survey - 03-11-2024 - by Michael McGurk
Link: Sisquoc Trail Upper
Date: 03-11-2024
Surveyor Name:Michael McGurk
Trail description:The trail is very rough from alamar saddle to halfway between lower bear and heath. it is flagged and easy to follow. there are numerous blowdowns and log jams. the worst section of the Sisqouc is from the Sisqouc falls drainage to .75 miles before South fork. Classic Los Padres Bushwack and backpacker tetris blowdowns. a lot of crawling through brush. Needs a lot of work and im not sure if walking the river would be faster.
Mode of transport:Hike
Trail condition:Hard to follow
Chorro Grande Trail Survey - 03-11-2024 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Chorro Grande Trail
Date: 03-11-2024
Surveyor Name:Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:Trail report and article by Dan McCaslin:

https://www.noozhawk.com/dan-mccaslin-hiking-the-chorro-grande-trail-past-oak-camp-in-winter/?utm_medium=email
Mode of transport:Hike
Trail condition:Needs some work
Chorro Grande Trail Survey - 03-09-2024 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Chorro Grande Trail
Date: 03-09-2024
Surveyor Name:Anonymous Surveyor
Trail description:Trail is in good condition all the way to Chorro Grande camp. Some brushy spots 
Mode of transport:Hike
Trail condition:Good shape and easy to follow
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