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

Los Padres Fire Restrictions, Trail Updates and Forest Protections

There’s plenty of places to explore once the heat sets in! Head up high, know your water sources (check HLP), and follow the weather closely to find a cool window for a summer trip in

LPFA x National Trails Day

It’s that time of year to starting taking your LP adventures to higher elevations. Cooler temps and panoramic views abound…. National Trails Day is June 7th this year, and LPFA has 3 projects going on to celebrate. This day is

LPFA’s Recently Worked Trails and Upcoming Events

And beneath the brush we found a trail! Before and after on the Alder Creek Trail, looking the best it has in 20 years…. ALDER CREEK TRAIL UPDATE On April 20th, LPFA wrapped up its

LPFA Working Vacation Season Ain’t Over Yet!

That quick, cold storm last weekend really brought out all the green across the forest. It’s GO time! We make sure to emphasize the VACATION on our Working Vacations! From our recent project on the

The Wheeler Gorge Open House is May 3rd!

Hi Friends,  For over 20 years the Los Padres Forest Association (LPFA) has hosted annual Open Houses each spring at the Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center. Our Open Houses are family friendly events where we invite the