Tag: Piedra Blanca Trail

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

LPFA: For the Trails!

Hi Friends,  We hope everyone enjoyed a few days off last week, and found the time to get out and explore the forest. Some pristine November days were to be had out there, especially in

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

Los Padres Trail Updates, Volunteering and Forest 411

Anyone else taking advantage of these unseasonably warm and clear February days? From Arroyo Quemado Trail…. Volunteer trail maintenance overnights aren’t all about the work! Volunteers recounting LP adventures over a glowing LP sunset, photo

Seasonal Gates and Upcoming LPFA Projects

Snow fell lower than usual across many parts of the forest this past weekend. Did you get any sweet snow views? From winter 2024, Michael Blake Hi Friends,  We hope you enjoyed the rain, hail

LPFA Trail Days: Piedra Blanca Trail, Jan 17 – 20

Nothing quite like a Los Padres January sunset…. Piedra Blanca TH Happy New Year Friends,  For better or worse, the Los Padres has seen a dry, dry start to the winter season. While we’re all

Summer Trail Update and Volunteering!

Grubbing is easy with twenty volunteers. Rancho Nuevo Trail looking epic as always on National Trails Day…. LPFA SUMMER TRAIL WORK UPDATE LPFA had a successful final push through the end of spring with projects

Forest Gates Opening & Volunteer Trail Work Updates

When Los Padres eyes are smiling….. photo A. Jerlow Hello Friends,  It’s mid-May and we hope this email finds you well and busy planning your next forest adventure. The big news across the Los Padres

TRAIL VOLUNTEERS: Piedra Blanca Trail

Piedra Blanca Trail Project May 8 – 12, 2024 Sunset on Piedra Blanca, Nick D. Hello Friends,  LPFA and our wonderful volunteers have spent A LOT of time in the San Rafael Wilderness this season.