a fire pit.  Signs in camp are broken and on the ground.  By Pine Mtn the amount of vegetation. No water in Sespe Creek...completely dry.Â, Hiked from the Piedra Blanca trailhead up to Pine Mountain Lodge camp. Enjoy the natural beauty of this trail that starts out by crossing Sespe Creek, a National Wild and Scenic River. Trail Distance 16.32 Miles The Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca Trail is a National Recreation Trail, The trail can be accessed from four locations: The Piedra Blanca Trailhead at the end of Rose Valley Road, Reyes Creek Campground, Cedar Creek Trail / Fishbowls Trail and the Reyes Peak Trail from Pine Mountain. After .4 miles turn right at the junction. It could also use light pruning. It follows the Sespe Creek almost the entire way. Camp. 1891 – Senator George Hearst, elected in 1887, dies in Washington, DC. After passing Piedra Blanca and Twin Forks Camps, the trail leaves the creek and climbs to Pine Mountain Lodge Camp. Plenty of water in Bear Trap canyon which is also reflected in Piedra Blanca Trail is suitable for a variety of hiking abilities. http://christopherplord.blogspot.com/2018/10/piedra-blanca-from-rose-valley.html, a few sketchy tread areas in the upper slog.Â. 19.3 Miles and 8-1/2 hours traversed with shuttle @ Lion's Camp and Reye's Creek. Cedar Creek Trail is in excellent condition all the way to Pine Mountain Lodge except • A few trees down, especially along the upper stretch. People were camping and tubing and generally not following social distancing or mask guidelines so beware. Pretty good shape from Piedra Blanca to Pine Mountain Lodge. The campgrounds in the Ojai Ranger District are managed by the Parks Management Concession Management Company. green. We took down the MPRD side but we missed the one on the trail on the Ojai side.Â. I was still able to follow trail ok even at dusk. 1865 – George Hearst purchases the 48,000 acre Piedra Blanca Rancho. This camp has one stove and water is reliable. Overall, this was a great backpacking trip and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a place that is not too far away. The chaparral is coming back really nicely and we found some trout starting to come back as well. The Sespe River crossing was dry. Water was available at Pine Mountain Lodge, Twin Forks and Piedra Blanca Camps.Â. Finishing up at the Piedra Blanca Trailhead. Most of the journey you will be exposed to the sun. The GMPB is indisputably one of the gems of the Los Padres National Forest. Loved this trail. Would like to see a close up of the smashed 3 Mile Camp sign for replacement. The closer you are to the creek the more mosquitoes and other bugs you’ll have to deal with. We have the section between Haddock and Pine Mountain Lodge left to do and may or may not get to it this spring. Directions: on Google maps, type in Piedra Blanca Trailhead.  Trail is easy to follow and in good shape from parking lot to Beartrap CG. Continue downstream only 0.25 miles and Piedra Blanca camp is reached (elev. After the creek stay left at the "T" to Piedra. Very brushy with heavy white thorn below Pine Man Lodge on the steep ascent.  In the Upper Bear Trap Canyon the trail is overgrown and hard to follow - I think this area sees more bears tha. 6200 ft.) and then gradually descending along the headwaters of Piedra Blanca Creek to Haddock camp (elev. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. » It’s a 60-mile drive to the Piedra Blanca Trailhead in Rose Valley (this was once the main Lion Campground): Take Highway 101 to Ventura, then … After visiting Reyes Creek Camp we took off on the Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca Trail, which is located on the west side of the campground along the paved road just over a small rise. The trail will most likely be harder to find come spring time. A VWR Crew cleared all the downed trees from the Piedra Blanca Trailhead up to Pine Mountain Lodge. Â. There was good flowing water halfway between Haddock and Three Mile, stagnant puddles here and there, and a trickle at Pine Mountain Lodge. Continue southeast from Haddock camp approximately 2 miles, finally descend into Three Mile camp (elev. trailhead to P.B. One of our Los Padres NRT’s is the 18-mile Gene Marshall – Piedra Blanca Trail (aka Piedra Blanca Trail) (aka GMPB) which crosses Ventura County’s Pine Mountain within the Sespe Wilderness between Reyes Creek Trailhead and Piedra Blanca Trailhead. Hiked on July 18th. Fun trail. Crossing the Sespe River itself, near the Piedra Blanca Trailhead, had been easy, and it was simple on the return portion. 3.5/5.  All downed trees were logged from saddle down to Haddock Camp. One Thought on “ Sespe Gorge: Dough Flat to Piedra Blanca ” Sam Mendenhall on April 10, 2014 at 8:13 am said: I enjoy seeing your slide show, every single time I visit this page! sign board where the Sespe River Trail and Piedra Blanca Trail join.  Those notices should be removed.  the trail has no blockages. Trail is pretty cleaned up and stock passable to Pine Mountain Lodge from Rose Valley if you dismount on heavy brush 1/2 mile below Pine Mtn Lodge. This section was very steep going downhill to Twin Forks. At times completely lose the trail due to the brush. Trail from Beartrap to Reyes Creek camp is in good condition. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. Even then, an easy crossing. There is a usable pool of water at the entrance to Pine Mountain Lodge. Trail Is well maintained and easy to follow from Rose Valley up to where I stopped at Pine Mountain lodge. I hiked this trail from Haddock to Pine Mountain Lodge. This camp, set among conifers, has 4 stoves; water is generally reliable during early summer. Upcoming Hikes. Beartrap camp has 5 stoves amidst cedars, alders and conifers; water is year-round. From the Reyes Creek Trailhead south to Three Mile Camp, those traveling by foot can find and hike the trail; brush and obstructions are only a minor nuisance.  For stock, however, starting about two miles south of Beartrap Camp and running south/upstream for at least a quarter mile in the riparian area, the trail is blocked by logs, branches, boulders and washed/rutted out sections that probably prohibit stock from getting through.  Water flowing at Upper Reyes, Beartrap, Haddock and Three Mile camps.  More detail in captioned photos and video at http://tinyurl.com/y7tyfezf  Â, Hiked from Piedra Blanca Trail Head to Piedra Blanca Camp.  Overall good trail, but in some areas the vegetation is starting to grow across the trail.   Some poison oak leaning in to trail about mid way.   Very large rattlesnake (approx. 4-5 feet) about 2 feet off trail (in striking distance to trail) in grass.  It let us know that he was there and we went around him.  Water was flowing at Peidra Blanca Camp.  Campsite in overall good condition.  Another rattle snake about 3+ feet (living under a rock) at Piedra Blanca Camp to the right of entrance down to creek.  Be cautious.  Â.  There are still a handful of downed trees in the middle section but the trail should be very passable for hikers and equestrians. The hike begins from Piedra Blanca trailhead just north of Ojai. From the Piedra Blanca Trailhead, follow the trail down to Sespe Creek. Easy and relatively flat trail.  Treadwork on the switchbacks leaving Beartrap widened tread an makes it readily passable for pack stock. Piedra Blanca Trail is an easy, 2.5 mile hike in Los Padres National Forest that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. The colors on the trees make for a beautiful autumn hike. Trail was high traffic and narrow from the mid-point on (hard to stay away from other people) Weather and conditions were beautiful in fall. Minor tread and rock work to improve stock access.Â. Piedra Blanca Trailhead and Sespe River Trail start at the same parking lot, so it pulls up and you can use the app when you loose cell service. The trail was easy to follow, despite all the snow, between Beartrap and the PB Trailhead but there are an assortment of trail issues including brush, narrow tread, downed trees, etc....  Just a typical LP backcountry trail at the moment but that should be changing come springtime when the trail work is scheduled..... Really cool short video showing the trail between the Trailhead and the Piedra Blanca formation, enjoy!  It was a little scary in a few places. Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Trail is a 17.8 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Ojai, California that features a river and is rated as difficult. Posted in: Backpacking, Los Padres, Southern California ⋅ Tagged: California, Los Padres. Camping in the Sespe Wilderness is free and doesn't require a backcountry permit unless you plan on making fires, in which case you will need a fire permit. hiked and pack stock went from from Reyes Creek TH to Haddock 3/20 and returned 3/22. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Once you're at Piedra Blanca it's nice and easy to climb around and explore the smooth boulders. Between beartrap and Haddock is overgrown and washed out in places. The parking area for Piedra Blanca Trailhead.  And then there is a lot of poison oak in the area near Piedra Springs. Piedra Blanca Trailhead Venue . https://scvtv.com/2020/05/20/nature-moment-piedra-blanca-aka-white-rocks/, https://www.noozhawk.com/article/dan_mccaslin_piedra_blanca_and_hiking_pine_mountain_ojai_20200219, https://www.noozhawk.com/article/dan_mccaslin_piedra_blanca_formation_and_camp_20190904, Hiking and Backpacking Santa Barbara & Ventura. The trail was mostly good and easy to follow, with a few downed trees. It had great views that spanned over the LP Forest. • Great water flow along the creeks, you will get wet at the first crossings. Not much shade if you’re planning this in the summer months. The trail continues southeast, ascending a ridge for 1.5 miles before descending towards Beartrap Creek and Beartrap camp (elev. Camp has low flow but better just up stream at bedrock.Â.  In some places we had to push through bushes but for a majority of the hike it was a fine trail. Please be aware that water sources change due to weather. We came from LA, so we ended up taking the 33N to Rose Valley Rd, this area is considered Ventura County The trail continues 2.8 miles southeast, following the creek until climbing to a saddle (elev. If you want a adventure , this is it ! a few step-over downed limbs along the way. Head southeast for 0.4 miles until reaching another trail junction then turn southwest, crossing Sespe Creek to the Piedra Blanca Trailhead (elev. Reyes Creek TH to Haddock.  Usual narrow spots need work between Reyes and Bear Trap.  Between Bear Trap and switchbacks below Haddock, areas of very thick brush, and 29 trees down and some sketchy areas where tread has slid.  From top of switchbacks to Haddock camp, a few trees down and grass growing in trail, but all you need to do is follow the creek. Water was available on the trail up to Piedra Springs, and a little bit of flowing water was available at the spring just north of Pine Mountain Lodge, but not much. Trail is stock passable to Haddock. Summer is brutally hot and dry. Additional upcoming storm will probably cause more damage. Cleared trees and performed spot limbing trail maintenance from Reyes Creek to Haddock. Continue 3.3 miles to Pine Mountain Lodge Camp; the trail is very steep in places but well worth the visit. 3040 ft., with paved parking, vault toilets, and one pipe corral in 0.4 miles. We went in November and the weather was perfect. 1886 – Piedra Blanca Rancho grows to 270,000 acres. Lots of poison oak crowding the trail. 6100 ft.) in 0.7 miles. If you see Pine Fire Closure signs, take them down.  there is flowing water at piedra blanca camp, twin forks camp, pine mtn lodge camp (slow but steady) and three mile camp. Fees for campsites range from $20-$30/night. This section of trail has fossils from the Eocene era (6 to 23 million years ago) scattered in the rocks to either side. Not recommended for those that are not ultra-sure footed or afraid of heights. for a couple of washed out sections as you descend from the summit leaving Grade  28F at 8am in the drainage.  WE say our first snow evidence shortly after that.  Snow was never deaper than an inc or two at most anywhere on the trail.  The hike to Pine Mountain Lodge was very pleasant in the cool morning air.  Up top there was plenty of water to go around.  We did not fill water anywhere along the trail, but I fell like we never hiked more than 20 minutes or sow before crossing another small stream or coming near water somewhere along the way.  We ate lunch at 3 mile, where unfortunately there is a lot of litter.  It was 34F in the shade at 3 mile.  Shortly after 3 mile, we ventured off trail a bit and found a beautiful waterfall with a huge pool at the bottom.  Icicles on rocks at the not of the waterfall made this very picturesque.  A bit later we hike through the burn area and hadock camp.  There we encountered a dead dear that appeared to be a recent kill.  Then up and over the saddle and down into the drainage for beartrap creek.  This creek had surprisingly little water in it compared to all the water we saw up top.  Hadock had at least 4 different streams running through it, or at least it seemed that way.  But there was sufficient water for drinking and cooking.  The trail to beartrap was a bit overgrown in places, which I kind of expected based on previous trips.  WE camped with our group, BSA troop 26, at Beartrap on the 17th.  The hike out on the 18th was pleasant, but not nearly as picturesque as the hike in.Â, Water availability is something you need to research ahead of time. There are lots of trees down near Haddock and Three Mile. Trail is officially closed although the government forest service site says its open. When visiting the Los Padres always remember to pack extra water for any trip! 5960 ft.) before dropping into the Piru Creek headwaters towards either Fishbowls or Cedar Creek Trailheads. From the Piedra Blanca Trailhead, southern starting point, the trail crosses Lion Creek and the Sespe River. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. If you really are trekker, do this in combination with the other trail option that leads to the water hole and call it a day! Water - good flow from below PB Camp to past third Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Brushing project completed this week.  The trail is very steep and eroded at the head of the canyon. I heard about a possible trail project along this trail so I hope this information helps. We plan to spend a week brushing near PML in March.  Even I got vertigo.  The Gene Marshall Piedra Blanca Trail was logged from Reyes Creek to Pine Mtn Lodge. Some nice trail repair on the climb up the North Fork of Piedra Blanca creek to Pine Mountain Lodge. Worst sections of brush taken out above Twin Forks Camp. The remaining trail to Reyes creek is nice and maintained. Trail is in good shape from the Reyes Creek Trailhead side. I recommend starting from the Piedra Blanca Trailhead, First cross the wide stream-bed of Sespe Creek and take the trail to the left. A half-mile further will bring you to Twin Forks Camp, located across the creek from the trail. There is ample parking here and a toilet.  The trail is brushy from Beartrap to Haddock Saddle and then clear with some fallen trees to Piedra Blanca. Bring sandals or prepare to take off your shoes. Pine Mountain Lodge camp has 3 fire rings water is generally reliable during the early summer but a small upstream spring can generally be relied on year-round.
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