Monte Arido Trail - Los Padres National Forest
Trail Distance 1.1 Miles

Trail Details

• Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
• County: Santa Barbara County
• Ranger District: Santa Barbara Ranger District
• Trail-head Latitude: 34.49078
• Trail-head Longitude: -119.43647
• Trail Condition: Good - Trail is easy to follow and is in good shape
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  Carpinteria
Activities & Features:
• Day Hiking
• Mountain Biking
• Panoramic Views
• Wildlife Viewing

Trail Stats

• Total Elevation Gain: + 159 feet.
• Total Elevation Loss: - 1252 feet.
• Overall Average Slope Gain: + 14 %.
• Overall Average Slope Loss: - 24 %.
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Photo By: Christopher P Lord - Website Link

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  Craig R. Carey - 11-19-2016
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  Craig R. Carey - 11-19-2016
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  Craig R. Carey - 11-19-2016
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  Stephen S - 05-07-2019
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  Christopher P. Lord - 12-15-2019
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  Christopher P. Lord - 12-15-2019
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  Christopher P. Lord - 12-15-2019
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  Christopher P. Lord - 12-15-2019
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  Christopher P. Lord - 12-15-2019
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  Anonymous Surveyor - 11-13-2023
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  Anonymous Surveyor - 11-13-2023

Submitted Trail Reports

Monte Arido Trail Survey - 05-31-2024 - by Loren Butler

Link:	Monte Arido Trail
Date:	05-31-2024
Surveyor Name:	Loren Butler
Trail description:	Hiked the bike from Murrieta Divide up this in order to access Ocean View. Trail is currently in reasonable shape but, aside from the occasional bikepacker, I don't think it sees much traffic. Bit of a grind, but the views from the top and the extraordinary descent down Ocean View to the Ventura River make it entirely worthwhile.
Mode of transport:	Bicycle
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	Trail is obvious but could use some work

Monte Arido Trail Survey - 11-13-2023 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Monte Arido Trail
Date:	11-13-2023
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Trail description:	I did not hike this trail so I am assuming it is in good shape. There is now a fancy post marking the top of the trail. I hiked the Ocean View Trail, which you can see on the map going a short way and stopping. It now goes all the way through and joins Kennedy Ridge Trail which goes all the way to the Ventura River in Ojai. The Ocean View Trial was in good shape and easy to follow. There is a kiosk near the junction with the OHV route and there are multiple picnic benches along the way. One of them may be named "White Ledge Camp" but it wasn't clear to me which one. One of them has multiple little tent pads carved into the scrub so that may be it. It's a difficult trail with no water on the trail.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
Images:	Monte Arido sign at the top Kiosk near the beginning of Ocean View Trail

Monte Arido Trail Survey - 01-09-2021 - by Stephen S

Link:	Monte Arido Trail
Date:	01-09-2021
Surveyor Name:	Stephen S
Trail description:	Hiked up Monte Arido Trail as part of a loop from Romero Saddle. Was surprised to see some snow still laying on the ground from the storm a couple weeks ago. Trail is easy enough to follow, some parts you just keep going uphill. Other recent hiker boot prints we helpful too.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work

Monte Arido Trail Survey - 04-12-2020 - by James

Link:	Monte Arido Trail
Date:	04-12-2020
Surveyor Name:	James
Trail description:	Needs some switchbacks, this bad boy is STEEP
Mode of transport:	Bicycle
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	Overgrown, but easy to follow the general direction

Monte Arido Trail Survey - 04-04-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Monte Arido Trail
Date:	04-04-2020
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Trail description:	The trail was in better condition than I thought it would be. Easy to follow after you locate the beginning that looks similar to a drainage ditch. A red bike was locked in the bushes.
Mode of transport:	Bicycle
Trail condition:	Needs some work

Monte Arido Trail Survey - 12-15-2019 - by Christopher P. Lord

Link:	Monte Arido Trail
Date:	12-15-2019
Surveyor Name:	Christopher P. Lord
Trail description:	Travelled along Monte Arido on my way to White Ledge Peak. The trail is not easily discernible from the road and would benefit from a junction sign. While not in perfect condition for the most part it's relatively easy to follow. When in doubt just keep going straight up. A little brushing and some new switchbacks would go a long way here. To the West are some nice views of Jameson Lake and even more incredible ones await once atop the ridge. Coordinates mark the start of the trail with forest road 5N13 at the Divide:  N34° 29' 27.2" W119° 26' 11.2" For further details please see the link below. https://christopherplord.blogspot.com/2019/12/white-ledge-peak-from-north.html
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Images:	Monte Arido Junction Views of Jameson Lake From the ridge top looking back down Murietta Canyon Look back down on Forest Road 5N13 shortly after gaining the trail Incredible view from the top toward Divide Peak

Monte Arido Trail Survey - 05-07-2019 - by Stephen S

Link:	Monte Arido Trail
Date:	05-07-2019
Surveyor Name:	Stephen S
Trail description:	Trail was difficult to spot from the road. Most of the trail was relatively straightforward to follow other than a few segments where going uphill seemed like the best bet since there was not really a discernible trail. Some really pretty sections of wildflowers.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
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Monte Arido Trail Survey - 11-19-2016 - by Craig R. Carey

Link:	Monte Arido Trail
Date:	11-19-2016
Surveyor Name:	Craig R. Carey
Trail description:	Ascended the Monte Arido Trail with BSA Troop 111 on a recent service project. Steep, and recent fireline work during the Rey Fire has resulted in many of the old switchbacks being brushed in, so it's even steeper than usual (if you can imagine that). Great views once we hit the Ocean View OHV route!
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
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Monte Arido Trail Survey - 06-11-2016 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Monte Arido Trail
Date:	06-11-2016
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Trail description:	It is very easy to miss this trail. We hiked 1.25 miles past the turn off of Murietta Road, and started hiking along the headwaters of the Santa Ynez. Look left when you get to the top of Murietta Road. Stand on the bank to the left of the trail. You will see the trail snaking through the brush.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Hard to follow
Condition details:	Passable but challenging.

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