Current Trail Conditions
Many of the front country trails have been damaged by recent fires. Check with the Forest Service before planning your hike.
Front Country Trails
| State | Trail | Notes | Date |
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Sierra Club Loop |
Good. Some annuals on the last section of the trail. |
12/23/2005 |
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Ennisbrook |
Well maintained trail. Plenty of room for hikers and equestrians. |
4/15/2004 |
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Romero Trail |
Good Trail is in fairly good condition, despite several washouts. Road was plowed during the Tea Fire. |
6/29/2009 |
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San Ysidro Trail |
Good up to the falls. Some damaged tread at top. |
4/18/2009 |
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Old Pueblo Wiman Trail |
Good |
3/13/2004 |
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Hot Springs Trail |
Good |
12/7/2003 |
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Cold Spring East Trail |
Good condition through to Camino Cielo. |
7/5/2009 |
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Cold Spring West Trail |
Closed. Trail closed due to extensive damage by the Jesusita fire. |
6/1/2009 |
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Parma Park |
Closed. Trail closed due to extensive damage by the Jesusita fire. |
6/1/2009 |
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Rattlesnake Trail |
Closed. Trail closed due to extensive damage by the Jesusita fire. |
6/1/2009 |
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Tunnel Trail |
Closed. Trail closed due to extensive damage by the Jesusita fire. |
6/1/2009 |
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Three Pools |
Closed. Trail closed due to extensive damage by the Jesusita fire. |
6/1/2009 |
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Jesusita Trail |
Closed. Trail closed due to extensive damage by the Jesusita fire. |
6/1/2009 |
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Arroyo Burro South |
Getting a little overgrown in the middle section, otherwise good. |
1/20/2006 |
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San Antonio Creek Trail |
Good |
3/23/2004 |
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Devereux Loop |
Good. This is a well maintained trail with park benches and view spots. |
3/7/2004 |
Gaviota Trails
| State | Trail | Notes | Date |
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Gaviota Peak |
Good on road up. The Gaviota Fire only hit the east side of the peak so the trail up is green and clear. |
6/25/2004 |
Camino Cielo Trails
| State | Trail | Notes | Date |
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Arroyo Burro - North |
Good. Did some brushing this month. Some annuals overgrown on the trail. |
3/12/2009 |
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Fremont Trail |
The upper road was recently plowed. The lower section has been brushed and is clear. |
1/28/2006 |
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Cold Springs Trail to Santa Ynez |
Recently worked down to Blue Canyon junction. From there to Mono Camp parking area, the trail is very overgrown with a number of trees down. Mono Campground is closed until May 31, 2004 for habitat protection. |
3/26/2004 |
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Cold Springs Trail to Blue Canyon |
No problems. The trail is in good shape. |
5/25/2009 |
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Blue Canyon |
Recently worked. They also worked on the Romero Connector down to Blue Canyon. |
5/29/2009 |
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Franklin to Alder Creek Camp |
Best condition in years. Worked by Sierra Club. Tread needs work. |
3/7/2005 |
Paradise Road Trails
| State | Trail | Notes | Date |
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Aliso Canyon Trail |
Good |
12/7/2003 |
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Synder Trail |
Good - some of the barriers prevent mountain bike damage. Others are just bypassed by them and now are eroded. |
1/28/2006 |
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Santa Cruz to Little Pine |
Fair. Scree slide on upper portion of the trail. |
11/23/2005 |
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Camuesa Connector |
Brush recently cut. Good condition but the tread of this trail is always a little rough because of the soft soil. |
12/20/2003 |
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Matias/Devils Canyon |
Poor. Lots of annuals growing over the trail. Tread could use some work. |
3/19/2004 |
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Red Rock Trail |
Good. Light rains this year have left the river bed dry in most spots and easily passible without getting wet. |
1/18/2004 |
Cachuma Lake Trails
| State | Trail | Notes | Date |
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Tequepis Trail |
Good. Some minor brushing done recently. Severe water erosion on lower road portion of the trail but the trail avoids the worst of it. |
1/3/2003 |
San Rafael Trails
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