This trail is part of Los Padres National Forest. This trail is for street-legal vehicles only. Can either start from either Pozo or Lake Lopez side. High clearance is needed for the numerous seasonal creek… Learn more about Hi Mountain Road
Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Sp
16E08 Las Chiches
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
2.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Ride around Rockfront
Fun loop around Rockfront OHV. This loop shows you everything Rockfront has to offer the Central Coast of California; steep climbs, jumpy fast double track, and lots of dust! This loop also brings you to… Learn more about Ride around Rockfront
Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Zaca Ridge Road
This is the heart of Los Padres National Forest the Santa Lucia Ranger District. The route is mostly chaparral with a few sections of various pine trees. Late spring or early summer is the best… Learn more about Zaca Ridge Road
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Bates Canyon
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… Learn more about Bates Canyon
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp
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
South Coast Road
This is 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. Numerous side trails lead… Learn more about South Coast Road
Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
4 South Coast Road-20S05.5
This trail mostly follows a chaparral ridge in the southern part of Big Sur. This trail includes dramatic valley and ocean views. There is dispersed camping and established campgrounds. This trail goes adjacent to Fort… Learn more about 4 South Coast Road-20S05.5
Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
San Martin
San Martin is a short trail dotted with many campsites along the San Martin Ridgeline. The trail stays mostly above the fog line, offering beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. The trail dead-ends at a… Learn more about San Martin
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
24W09.24
This is apart of Ballinger OHV. Considered desert highlands that has junipers, pinyon pines and scrub brush. Trail 24 (24W09.24) is the main trail that ranges between sandy and hard pack and potentially muddy sections.… Learn more about 24W09.24
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
West Tecuya OHV
This is a great section of single track in the Los Padres National Forest north of Frazier Park. Access via Cold Springs Canyon trail (20W04) for a great uphill warm-up. This trail is only accessible… Learn more about West Tecuya OHV
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Tecuya Mountain Run
Fun trail that takes you to the top of Tecuya Mountain with great 360-degree views of the area. Access via Cold Springs Canyon trail (20W04) for a great uphill warm-up. Once leaving the peak of… Learn more about Tecuya Mountain Run
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Alamo Mountain Loop
Alamo Mountain Loop is a great escape from the crowds and heat of summer. At over 7,000 feet, this easy forest drive runs parallel to Hungry Valley State Recreation area. Camping is available, as well… Learn more about Alamo Mountain Loop