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 Trail 31W03
This trail has sustained damage from the 2025 Gifford Fire.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…
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
The Agua Blanca is one of the most scenic trails on the Ojai Ranger District. This trail offers access to the Sespe Wilderness. Originally an old Chumash Trail that followed the Agua Blanca Creek up…
Alamar Trail 26W06
The majority of this trail is located inside the Dick Smith Wilderness and links the Mono Creek drainage to the Sisquoc River watershed at Alamar Saddle. From the southern wilderness boundary, the…
Alder Creek Trail 20W11
Dough Flat Rd is open all the way up to the Dough Flat Trailhead, to access Alder Creek Trail.This trail leads into the Sespe Wilderness.Hike 2.5 miles north to the Bucksnort Junction. Continue west…
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 horse…
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…