Las Chiches is a short trail rated as difficult because of its steep inclines. There are incredible views as you traverse the ridge line in La Panza Range within Los Padres National Forest. The trail… Learn more about 16E08 Las Chiches
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
South Coast Road
A 14-mile trail along a ridgeline that dead-ends on private property. Spectacular views span from the sea to the valley. Many Big Sur hiking trails end on this road. There are numerous side trails leading… Learn more about South Coast Road
Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
San Martin
A short trail dotted with many campsites along the San Martin Ridgeline. Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, and it stays mostly above the fog line. The trail does dead-end at a High Clearance 4x4… Learn more about San Martin
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Los Burros
An easy dirt road that leads into Los Padres National Forest. The trail does briefly cross through private property, be sure to go slow and not make any stops through this section. The road branches… Learn more about Los Burros
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Plaskett Ridge
An easy dirt road off the CA1 that leads up into the hills and above the clouds. There is plenty of open grassy space for easy camping. Expect it to be very busy on weekends.… Learn more about Plaskett Ridge
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
The Rut
This is a lightly traveled trail with a dirt floor. Uneven, rutted dirt trail with erosion. Potential water crossings up to a foot deep, in the winter, and in some spots the rut is 3ft… Learn more about The Rut
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Bald Mountain
Explore granite, loose sand, and fun obstacles as you climb to Bald Mountain Lookout with excellent views of Shaver Lake. The trail is well-marked with cairns and reflectors but it's still easy to get lost. Learn more about Bald Mountain
Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
6
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trumbull Peak
This is a beautiful drive between the Groveland and Yosemite areas leading up to the (45-foot-tall) Trumbull Peak fire tower built in 1934-35. On your way to the tower, you will get some pretty breathtaking… Learn more about Trumbull Peak
Total Miles
17.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Elkhorn Road
The majority of the road is smooth and graded. However, there are sections that can have sticky mud, washed out from seasonal creeks that have a potential for high clearance. Carrizo Plain can get very… Learn more about Elkhorn Road
Total Miles
27.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa
Brewer Lake
If you are a beginner, or looking to test out a new vehicle, this is a great easy trail. The trail is short but provides beautiful views of Shaver Lake below. The last three quarters… Learn more about Brewer Lake
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi
Swamp Lake
Contrary to what its name implies, Swamp Lake Trail is a high-elevation mountain route climbing over 9,500 feet at one point. Although much of the trail is heavily forested, the scenery is very impressive from… Learn more about Swamp Lake
Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Coyote Lake
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Paper Cabin Ridge Trail
Looking for a nice day trip? Paper Cabin is a decently long drive and can get pretty rough at times. This trail switchbacks up the canyon and to the top of the ridge where it… Learn more about Paper Cabin Ridge Trail
Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Su
Spanish Route
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Dusy/Ershim Trail
Total Miles
28.5
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
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