

May 1, 2026
Looking down on the Pothole Trail reroute. Designed and constructed by LPFA and open for footsteps on May 17th. Hi Friends, We’re in the heart of the busy season here in the Los Padres. And as usual,
February 27, 2025
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
May 19, 2023
Hello Friends, Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase ‘shoulder season’ ? Within the outdoor community, the shoulder season is most commonly used to describe the period of time between ‘peak-season’ and what would be considered the ‘off-season’.
May 8, 2017
The LPFA scouted Santa Barbara Canyon Trail in March and found this rather large and complicated oak tree blocking the trail. There was a passable reroute around the tree that both hikers and equestrians were using