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LPFA x Piedra Blanca Trail

Nothing quite like a sun-soaked view down the Piedra Blanca Trail.  photo, Jeri H. LPFA x Piedra Blanca Trail Does a trail get much more inviting than this? Piedra Blanca magic. photo, Jeri H. A major

LPFA Working Vacation, GivingTuesday & Seasonal Gates

The Santa Ynez River flowing strong again over the Sage Hill Crossing. photo, Chris O. Hi Friends, The Los Padres got a good and early soaking over the last 5 days. So early, in fact,

LPFA Trail Update & Fall Projects

Looking for fall colors? The Sespe Wilderness has some of the best the LP has to offer. Photo, Liam Searson Hello Friends, We hope you’ve found some time to get out into the forest and enjoy

LPFA Used Gear Sale is Sunday!

 LPFA Used Gear Sale: THIS SUNDAY!  Hi Friends,  In case you missed it, the 9th Annual LPFA Used Gear Sale will be this Sunday, October 19th, from 10am – 12pm at Tuckers Grove Park, site

LPFA Used Gear Sale, Call for Photos & October Projects

The LPFA Trail Crew, supported by Montecito Trails Foundation, put the finishing touches on the San Ysidro Trail in September. The trail is now OPEN after almost 3 years of being closed due to storm damage in January

Gifford Fire Closure Revision & LPFA Fall Trailworkin’

It’s a great time of year for early morning hiking at higher elevations. From up on Pine Mountain…. Gifford Fire Closure Order Revised With the Gifford Fire holding at 131,614 acres and 97% containment, the

Los Padres Roadless Areas and the Condor Trail

Looking back along the Condor Trail a few hours before reaching its northern terminus in March 2025. photo, AJerlow Public Comment Period Opens for Rescinding Inventoried Roadless Area Protections A view down Agua Caliente Canyon,

Gifford Fire: Updates & Closure Information

Night #1 of the Gifford Fire – as seen during a LPFA Volunteer Trail Project on the Mission Pine Trail, photo David F. Hello Friends,  Unless you’ve been living under a rock or out on

LPFA Summer Updates and Volunteering!

There sure are a lot of wild oats in the meadows this summer. Don’t forget your gaiters…. Hi Friends,  It’s been a busy summer here on the Los Padres. The heat puts a damper on

Santa Paula Canyon Cleanup Fund

LPFA needs help raising $1000 to remove trash and graffiti from Santa Paula Canyon! These funds will offset the costs of trash cans, paint and clean up supplies (paint sprayers, batteries, trash bags, grabbers, gloves etc). This