Slide Mountain - Los Padres National Forest

34.63216201, -118.7767937

Submitted Reports

Slide Mountain Survey - 10-28-2020 - by Oh Three

Link:	Slide Mountain
Date:	10-28-2020
Surveyor Name:	Oh Three
Camp Description:	Daughter & I hiked Slide Mountain, it’s a beautiful easy trail, other than the nonstop steady gradient uphill for 5 miles! We saw one deer hunter (I had a “quickclot” in my hip pocket, just in case), and one very athletic friendly hiker. Other than that, nothing but wonderful views & solitude. Great views of Cobblestone & etc. We cached 2 water bottles at the parking spot where the dirt road turns into single track, which was the perfect spot for our downhill break.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Other than Piru Creek (flowing), no water on the trail
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Intimidating view from old Hwy 99 5 miles after you start!

Slide Mountain Survey - 01-29-2019 - by Carol Day

Link:	Slide Mountain
Date:	01-29-2019
Surveyor Name:	Carol Day
Camp Description:	There are some nice picnic sites at Frenchman's Flat and an outhouse.  There is also an outhouse not far past the locked gate and also at the lookout tower.  The turnoff from the old road to the dam is not signed, but there is a locked gate,  The road/trail is in good shape, as is the lookout.  We saw a bobcat (crossed the trail, then a face on view) on our way up. Â
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water on the trail; plenty in Piru Creek
Weather Conditions:	cold to cool and cloudy, but with pretty good visibility
Images:	View of Piru Lake View of Pyramid Lake from the peak Slide Mountain Lookout Interior of Lookout

Slide Mountain Survey - 11-11-2015 - by Dave Burnett

Link:	Slide Mountain
Date:	11-11-2015
Surveyor Name:	Dave Burnett
Camp Description:	Veterans Day Hike to Slide Mountain Lookout Tower             Slide Mountain was a popular hike today.  Besides myself and a friend, 8 members of the LA County Sheriff’s Department and 2 other were hiking at about the same time.  The Tower was manned by a volunteer on this date.  I am told that the flag flying is generally an indication that a volunteer is present.  We started at the locked gate at Frenchmans Flat Campground at 8 am and returned at 2 pm on 11/11/15, Veterans Day.  Good weather, though chilly and breezy to start, changing to very pleasant on the hike.  Breezy at the Tower, but comfortable temps.           Trail was in good to very good condition the whole way: Distance     Elevation   Comments on segment to this distance   0.00           2,070         Starting point (First gate is here)  1.75           2,205         Golden State Hwy (paved)                                      (Second gate is here)  2.75           2,945         Dirt road, driveable (If you have a key to                                      the gates - we did not)  3.65           3,540         Not driveable, but very good, steep trail  5.72           4,604         Good steep trail, steep drop-offs in places Distances are from my gps.  Elevations are from my mapping program and disagree slightly from the official elevations.  Some of the guys from the Sheriff’s Department were discussing the feasibility of mountain biking this trail.  I believe they decided it would not be a very good idea, especially the last couple of miles. Great views all around.  Took several pictures of interest that I am posting.   I realize this form is for a Camp Survey.  However, there was no way I could find to submit a Trail Survey for this trail.  I will resubmit if necessary.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	A spring is listed along the trail. I did not view it so do not know if it is usable/
Weather Conditions:	Cool to start, Very pleasant, though breezy at the Tower
Images:	At the Tower with some of the other hikers also resting and having lunch. Pyramid Lake from the Tower Cobblestone and Dome Mountains

Slide Mountain Survey - 11-09-2014 - by Valerie Norton

Link:	Slide Mountain
Date:	11-09-2014
Surveyor Name:	Valerie Norton
Camp Description:	Hiked to the top as a part of an expedition up both Slide and Dome Mountains.  After rebuilding the trail, the volunteers for the lookout have been keeping it in fine shape.  My trip write up can be found here.  Once the trail hits the ridge, mountain biking is often illegal as the other side of the ridge is Sespe Wilderness.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	no local sources
Weather Conditions:

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