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Chorro Grande Camp Survey - 02-01-2025 - by Paul Muhl

Link:	Chorro Grande Camp
Date:	02-01-2025
Surveyor Name:	Paul Muhl
Camp Description:	Smallish camp with one nice spot for a small party (1-3+). Strange metal fire box but no clear fire ring around it. Nice little spring just across the trail. Some snow on the trail just uphill from here hiding in the shadows, but a very pleasant hiking temperature today.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Enough flow to refill but not gushing
Weather Conditions:	cool, clear, sunny

Madulce Camp Survey - 01-27-2025 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Madulce Camp
Date:	01-27-2025
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	LPFA PATROL Hiked up SB Cyn to Madulce and then along to Alamar and the Upper Sisquoc. SB Cyn Trail is in pretty good shape, gets a little brushy the last 1/2 mile to Madulce. Madulce was covered in 3-5" of snow, cold but beautiful Water in the creek was flowing, signs of recent campfires We fixed the trail sign at the main junction, which had been pushed over The corral is holding for the most part but a few of the posts at the entry way are now down We get a lot of questions about where the spring box is located, see included map.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good water flowing in the creek between the Backpackers Camp and the Cabin Site
Weather Conditions:	Clear, breezy, freezing

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Potrero Canyon Trail Survey - 02-01-2025 - by Zachary Caipang

Link:	Potrero Canyon Trail
Date:	02-01-2025
Surveyor Name:	Zachary Caipang
Trail description:	Started the hike the morning of Feb 1. The weather was perfect (in the 50s-60s) with sunny skies. I did the loop counterclockwise to get most of the climbing out of the way day 1. The Potrero trail up to the Hurricane deck was steep and slightly overgrown, but not bad for typical Los Padres trails. Hiking along the top of the hurricane deck involved rolling grades with great views of the surrounding San Rafael wilderness. There is no water on the Hurricane Deck until you get down descend to the Schoolhouse. Even with the good temperatures, it felt oddly warm at the top of the Hurricane Deck due to how exposed the ridge is. The descent down from the Hurricane Deck to the school house was even steeper than the climb up. After camping at the schoolhouse, I made my way back on the Manzana trail. The trail was pretty easy exertion-wise, but it could be hard to follow with the many stream crossings. Make sure to be on the look out for the trail markers.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work

Ortega OHV Trail Survey - 01-25-2025 - by Matt

Link:	Ortega OHV Trail
Date:	01-25-2025
Surveyor Name:	Matt
Trail description:	I live in Ojai and have ridden this trail off and on for 30 years. As veteran of Tour of Idaho single track, as well as annual trips down Piru Creek, Snowy, Tinta, Disneyland, Toad, Sheep, and other stealth routes in Lockwood, I can report that It used to be a challenging but passable trail. Unfortunately, at this point the Ortega Trail is only suitable for hard enduro or trials riders due to the terrible erosion and 5-10' high boulder fields that have been left unmaintained. Unless you have no regard for the condition of your bike and plan to ghost your bike up these big ledges, the trail should only be tackled in groups of three or more riders with plans of regular spotting, lifting, hauling, pushing and pulling to overcome obstacles. There are sections of this trail that are still in great shape and fun to ride, but I have to be honest say that the route is a total mess. My son and I rode it from Hwy 33 to Hwy 33 on 1/25//25, and loved the scenery, but were bummed that the Ortega Trail has decomposed to this extent.
Mode of transport:	Array
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Condition details:	Hard Enduro or Trials Only

Lost Valley Trail San Rafael Wilderness Survey - 01-01-2025 - by Kevin w

Link:	Lost Valley Trail San Rafael Wilderness
Date:	01-01-2025
Surveyor Name:	Kevin w
Trail description:	Hiked to the view of Sulphur Spring Canyon, 15 miles round-trip from NIRA. Took 7 hours at a decent pace for young folks. A lot of the trail is shaded this time of year, otherwise it would already be a little hot. Views are some of the best in the forest. Vulture spring has good flow. Once you get on the ridge the trail didn't seem so bad. Picked off 300+ ticks from the dogs.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Hard to follow
Condition details:	past twin oaks the brush gets even thicker but it's difficult to get lost. a few slide outs on the way to the ridge, but if you made it that far you're ok

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When visiting the Los Padres always remember to pack extra water for any trip! Many Trails listed may be unmaintained, always plan ahead, check weather report, know your risks and level of ability.