Los Padres Fire Restrictions & Trail Update
The heat is here and seasonal water sources are drying up. It’s the time of year to explore the higher elevation spots of the Forest. The marine layer clearing and occasional thunderstorms can make for
Los Padres – It’s New Years!
The LPFA works hard to ensure that trails like the Lost Valley Trail don’t actually become lost or cause people to get lost…. What’s your favorite trail? Where do you like to go most in the
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
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
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
TRAIL VOLUNTEERS: Return to Happy Hunting Ground, Working Vacation
Happy Hunting Ground Working Vacation Continues April 22-28, 2024 Hello Friends, The LPFA and our wonderful trail volunteers just completed 3 miles of trail restoration (technically 2.9, but who’s counting?) within the San Rafael Wilderness as
Los Padres Forest Closure Update & More…….
FOREST CLOSURE EXTENDED AGAIN Hello Friends, We wish that we had better news to share but it was announced earlier today that the Los Padres, along with eight other California Forests, will remain closed through

