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Explore the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Los Padres National Forest, the largest national forest in California. Find out about wildflower season, fire updates, features and more.
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Los Padres National Forest encompasses approximately 1.75...
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Los Padres National Forest is a United States national forest in southern and central California. Administered by the United States Forest Service, Los Padres includes most of the mountainous land along the California coast from Ventura to Monterey, extending inland. Elevations range from sea level to 8,847 feet (2,697 m). [2] Geography.
Find information about the forest headquarters, ranger districts, and recreation sites of Los Padres National Forest in California. Filter by page type, forest, other, or region to narrow your search results.
Explore the scenic Coast and Transverse Ranges of central California, covering 1.75 million acres of diverse terrain and wildlife. Find recreation facilities, trails, camping, fishing, hunting, condor sanctuaries and rock art sites on the Forest.
Explore 213 trails in Los Padres National Forest, a beautiful place in central and Southern California with diverse landscapes and wildlife. Find easy, moderate, and challenging hikes, camping spots, hot springs, and more.
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- According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Los Padres National Forest is Santa Paula Canyon to First Falls , which has a 4.5...
- According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Los Padres National Forest is Santa Barbara Canyon to Big Pine Mountain . This trail is estimated...
- There are 219 trails in Los Padres National Forest. These trails have an average 4.2-star rating from 49,385 AllTrails community reviews.
- If you're looking for elevation gain, Los Padres National Forest has you covered. Hurricane Deck Trail boasts the most elevation gain with 7,900 ft...
- According to AllTrails.com, there are 60 camping trails in Los Padres National Forest and the most popular is Mount Pinos Trail with an average 4.6...
Learn about the Los Padres National Forest, California's second largest and most biodiverse national forest. Explore its recreation, wildlife, wilderness, water, and cultural values, and how they are threatened by oil, gas, grazing, and off-road vehicles.
Learn about the history, features, management and recreation of Los Padres National Forest, a 1.75 million-acre forest in central California. Explore the diverse ecosystems, wildlife, plants and cultural heritage of this scenic area.
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