Los Padres National Forest : Recreation

Adobe Trail 31W03

The Adobe trail is a gentle trail and is in good shape for hiking and stock. From the trail head you climb up a grassy knoll via switch backs, with a view of the Cuyama Hwy 166 and the trail head you…

Adobe Trailhead

Site Temporarily Closed

The site is located on Hwy #166. 20 miles east of Santa Maria.Adobe Trailhead has one large parking area and serving hikers, equestrians. No motorized use allowed. The facility has no drinking…

Agua Blanca Trail 19W10

SESPE WILDERNESSDifficulty: moderate to Log Cabin Camp, difficult to Saddle Skirt CampPortions of this trail pass through private property. Please respect these areas and stay on the designated…

Alamar Trail 26W06

Dick Smith WildernessThis trail is located inside the Dick Smith Wilderness.

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.This trail leads to the Sespe Wilderness.Difficulty: moderate trailhead to Cow Spring,…

Alejandro Trail 31W15

The trail gently follows Alejandro Creek, meandering across it for approximately two miles before arriving at Alejandro Camp. The camp is situated under some old oak trees and is enclosed by a fence…

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…

Aliso Park Campground

Site Open

This campground is shaded by Oak Trees and is a popular hunting camp in the fall.The McPhearson Peak Trail and Aliso Trail begin at this campground.

Aliso Park OHV Trail 27W02

The Aliso Park Trail 27W02 is a scenic 4.76-mile trail that leads to the San Rafael Wilderness in Santa Barbara County. The trail starts at Aliso Park Campground and travels along Hog Pen Spring…

American Canyon Campground

Site Temporarily Closed

American Canyon is a small, secluded campground which borders the Machesna Wilderness. While the campground is accessible through the wilderness, it is a long and strenuous hike as vehicles are not…