Bates Canyon

Total Miles
7.6

Elevation

1,580.09 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring

Trail Overview

Surrounded by chaparral in the Los Padres National Forest. This trail can be closed due to weather. Please check the LPNF website. The best time to go is in the spring to see the flowers and green hills. There is a first come first serve campground at the base of the mountains.

Photos of Bates Canyon

Bates Canyon
Bates Canyon

Difficulty

Due to the weather/storms, it can be very rutted, including potholes. The majority of the trail is going up an incline.

Technical Rating

3

Access Description

This trail is located off Highway 166. Turn south on Cottonwood Canyon Road through a cattle guard.

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