Hiking
Hiking is a popular activity on the forest. There are dozens of scenic trails suited for day hiking as well as backpacking trips.
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Adobe Trailhead
Site Temporarily Closed
The site is located on Hwy #166. 20 miles east of Santa Maria.This trail is currently within the Front Fire Closure area. No access. Trail is expected to reopen in early 2019. Adobe Trailhead has…
Agua Blanca Trail - 19W10
Agua Blanca Trail (19W10)WILDERNESSLength: 12.44 milesDifficulty: moderate to Log Cabin Camp, difficult to Saddle Skirt CampPortions of this trail pass through private property. Please respect these…
Alder Creek Trail - 20W11
Alder Creek Trail (20W11)Dough Flat Rd is open all the way up to the Dough Flat Trailhead. There is access to the Alder Creek Trail.WILDERNESSLength: 7.5Difficulty: moderate trailhead to Cow Spring,…
Aliso Canyon Trail and Aliso Loop Trail
Opportunity for a shady 1 mile hike along Aliso Creek or a more strenuous 3.5 mile loop. The first mile is also a self-guided interpretive trail. The walk along the ridgetop offers views of the Santa…
Anastasia Canyon
Site Open
Tassajara Road to "Bear Trap"
Arroyo Burro Trail
Trail leaves Arroyo Burro road east of Rancho Oso and travels up a north facing slope for 3.5 miles. Madrone trees are quite common in this area.
Arroyo Seco
Santa Lucia Memorial Park
Arroyo Seco Group Campground
Site Open
Arroyo Seco Campground is a semi-rustic, but developed facility in California’s westernmost national forest. It offers a great escape from bustling city life, into the mountain air and provides…
Arroyo Seco Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead offers access to the popular area of the Arroyo Seco River known as The Gorge and is notable for the long string of swimming holes with crystal clear water flowing through narrow rock…
Big Falls Trailhead
Site Open
Big Falls Trail takes you into one of San Luis Obispo's most striking natural areas. Two dramatic waterfall settings are hidden within this amazing wooded canyon.