Don Victor Trail - Los Padres National Forest
Trail Distance 4.82 Miles

Submitted Trail Reports

Don Victor Trail Survey - 02-21-2021 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Don Victor Trail
Date:	02-21-2021
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	Surveyed the Don Victor Trail from Madulce Camp out to the Don Victor / Mono Drainage Overlook and it was rough. Right out of camp the trail is covered in downed trees and then becomes inundated with wild rose and other hard to pass vegetation. Expect to wander and crawl in spots. The trail is followable, there are some old flags along the way to the Overlook but the trail is 100% completely gone below that as you drop into the Mono Drainage. For those of you who want a brutal bushwhack challenge, Don Victor is calling, just beware and be careful. Enjoy?
Mode of transport:	Array
Trail condition:	Non existent

Don Victor Trail Survey - 03-19-2017 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Don Victor Trail
Date:	03-19-2017
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	We flagged the top mile (the easy mile) of the Don Victor Trail from Madulce Camp down to the Don Victor Saddle.  This part of the trail is in fine shape but is no indication of the misery that awaits further on.  Once you drop down into the Mono watershed from the saddle the trail quickly disappears and becomes a complete bushwhack down to Mono Creek and out to Don Victor Valley.  At least the top mile is now well marked.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Hard to follow
Images:	There are a few downfalls along the trail, but it is now flagged to the Don Victor Saddle. Junction of Puerto Suelo and Don Victor Trail MONSTER downed pine tree, probably 6ft diameter at the trunk and 4ft where it crosses the "trail". Signage pointing away from Pine Creek and towards the Don Victor Saddle. View from Don Victor Saddle into the Mono. This is where hell begins!

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