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Site Temporarily Closed
Recreation Region: Santa Lucia Ranger District

Rinconada Trailhead

Rinconada Trailhead has one large parking area, serving hikers and equestrians. It directly connects to the Rinconada trail (14E30), 1.8 miles, with beautiful scenic views.

Current Conditions
Temporarily closed due to Gifford Fire Closure.

General Information

The site is located off US 101 take Hwy 58 Santa Margarita turn right on Estrada 58 stay on Pozo road for 10 miles then turn right to Rinconada Trailhead.

Stock trailer parking and hitching posts are available. Water trough is located just off the trail, a few hundred feet from the start of the trailhead.  

Open daily and year-round.

  • For current Fire Restrictions: Check the Alerts and Fire Danger Status menu above and the Current Conditions webpage.
  • NO overnight camping. Day use only.
  • Pack out what you pack in and Leave No Trace!
  • Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control [36 CFR 261.16(j)]. Read more info about pet ethics.

No fees are required for this site

No fees are associated for this site.

Field of Shooting Stars  - Figueroa Mountain

Address: 1616 N. Carlotti Dr. Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: 805-925-9538
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.28944444

Longitude: -120.4736111

Elevation

1,720

Parking

Yes

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Water trough is available just a few hundred feet from the trailhead

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated January 26, 2026