Johnston Ridge Trailhead - 20W12

Area Status: Open

Open in Spring/Summer/Fall and is within the winter seasonal closure between November 1^st and April 30. Best months to hike are May and June. Hot and dry in the summer and fall.

The Johnston Ridge Trailhead (elev. 4920 ft.) is located on the southeasterly end of Grade Valley Road (7N03) approximately 13 miles south of Lockwood Valley Road approximately one mile from Mutau Flats. There is a parking area with 5 parking spurs, with hitching rails for horses, and a vault toilet at the trailhead. The signed trail starts from the east side of the parking lot. There is no overnight camping allowed at the trailhead, but camping is permitted at Halfmoon and Thorn Meadows Campgrounds located along Grade Valley Road. This trailhead provides access to Stonehouse Trail (20W35), Little Mutau Trail (20W10), Sespe Hot Springs and Sespe Creek.

At a Glance

Reservations:	Wilderness trail camps are first-come, first-serve, no reservations; maximum group size 25 people.
Area Amenities:	Parking: Yes Toilets: Vault Toilet
Fees:	None
Permit Info:	For current fire restrictions, contact Mt. Pinos Ranger District at (661) 245-3731 ext. 0 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/lpnf.
Open Season:	May - December
Best Season:	Spring
Closest Towns:	Frazier Park, CA
Water:	None
Restroom:	Vault toilet
Passes:	An Adventure Pass is NOT required for parking at the Johnston Ridge Trailhead or camping at Thorn Meadows Campground. An Adventure Pass is required to camp at the Halfmoon Campground. Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/year) or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass or Interagency Access Pass
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Mt. Pinos Ranger District Office (661) 245-3731 x 0, Tuesday - Saturday, 8-430pm.