LPFA April Forest Update
The higher elevation destinations are waking up and looking for visitors…. photo, AddisonJ Hello Friends, It’s been a fast-paced spring in the Los Padres. In many corners of the forest, it seems we’ve skipped straight
LPFA Spring Volunteering & Forest 411
Most of the high elevation LP got snow last week, some places more than others. A light dusting near San Rafael Mountain…. photo, JasonnB Hello Friends, We’re calling it — spring has SPRUNG! And LPFA
HikeLosPadres, Volunteering & Forest 411
Hello Friends, Lots has happened in the Los Padres over the past month, and we have a ton of GOOD NEWS to share! We have updates on several no-longer-closed roads, Wheeler Gorge Campground, and exciting
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
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,
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
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 Trail Updates and Opportunities
Anyone else catch an epic Los Padres view recently? Greetings Friends, It’s been a busy December here at LPFA. We’ve been all across the forest from Lake Piru to Figueroa Mountain and Santa Barbara Canyon
