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Pino Alto Day Use Picnic Area
Located in Pines and Firs. Provides nice vistas of the Santa Ynez Valley below.
Learn more about the Figueroa Mountain Recreation Area and the spring wildflower season
Figueroa Mountain Informational Brochure
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Temporarily closed due to damage from the Lake Fire |
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| Operational Hours: | Sunrise to sunset |
| Reservations: | None. First-come, first-serve |
| Area Amenities: |
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| Fees: | Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/year), or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass, or Interagency Access Pass. |
| Permit Info: | Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/year), or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass, or Interagency Access Pass. |
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | spring |
| Restrictions: | No overnight camping. Day use only |
| Closest Towns: | Los Olivos, Solvang, Santa Ynez |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Santa Lucia Ranger District 1616 No. Carlotti Drive Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 925-9538 |
General Information
Directions:The Figueroa Mountain recreation area lies thirty minutes north of Los Olivos and can be reached by the Figueroa Mountain Road or the Happy Canyon Road. From Hwy 154: At Los Olivos take Figueroa Mtn. Rd. 12.5 miles northeast.
General Notes:
Activities
Day Hiking
The Pino Alto Trail is a short .45 mile trail in Santa Barbara County. Located at the Pino Alto Day Use Area. The area includes a paved interpretive trail suitable for wheelchair use. The trail is one-half mile and takes 30 to 45 minutes to traverse. Interpretive brochures are available at the trailhead.
Viewing Plants
Spectacular wildflower displays during the spring - March through May.
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
The area includes a paved interpretive trail suitable for wheelchair use. The trail is one-half mile and takes 30 to 45 minutes to traverse. Interpretive brochures are available at the trailhead.
| No. of Sites | 5 |