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Best hikes in Los Padres National Forest.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Los Padres National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months August, September, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Sierra Madre Road
    25.3 mi
  2. 02
    Horse Canyon - La Brea Trail
    20.8 mi
  3. 03
    Pine Ridge Trail
    15.5 mi
  4. 04
    Sisquoc Trail
    14.9 mi
  5. 05
    Hurricane Deck Trail
    14.4 mi
  6. 06
    Manzana Trail
    14.3 mi
  7. 07
    Snowy OHV Trail #130
    14.2 mi
  8. 08
    Carmel River Trail
    13.7 mi
  9. 09
    Divide Peak OHV
    13.4 mi
  10. 10
    Marble Peak Trail
    13.0 mi
  11. 11
    Hildreth Peak Road
    12.6 mi
  12. 12
    Mission Pine Trail
    12.5 mi
  13. 13
    Midway Road
    12.3 mi
  14. 14
    Old Sierra Madre Road
    12.3 mi
  15. 15
    Sisquoc Trail
    11.7 mi
  16. 16
    Forest Route 9N11
    11.4 mi
  17. 17
    Lost Valley Trail
    10.8 mi
  18. 18
    Prewitt Loop Trail
    10.6 mi
  19. 19
    North Coast Ridge Trail
    10.2 mi
  20. 20
    Pendola Jeep Road
    10.2 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Los Padres National Forest: August, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.