McPherson Peak - FS 32S13

Total Miles
7.0

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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McPherson Peak - FS 32S13
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Trail Overview

Located in the Los Padres National Forest. This road follows a ridge line to McPherson Peak that has a telecommunication tower ending up over 5,700 ft. From there, you can continue on foot to backpacking trails. This is mostly untouched land, surrounded by chaparral shrubs with oak trees. There are seasonal closures for the rainy season.

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McPherson Peak - FS 32S13
McPherson Peak - FS 32S13

Difficulty

Due to weather, it can be very rutted and washed out.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

McPherson Peak - FS 32S13 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

Off Highway 166, almost directly across from Rock Front OHV, or continue to Bates Canyon (Cottonwood Canyon road). Cell service is limited.

McPherson Peak - FS 32S13 Map

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