From the Dough Flat Trailhead, you will enter the Sespe Wilderness within mile. This is a narrow, rough road that is traveled by large oil trucks. Be very cautious en route to trailhead. Therefore, do not follow any trails that lead north of Tar Creek. Climb the hill south of the saddle. dough flat trailhead to sespe hot springs +1 (760) 205-9936. Within the National Forest the route utilizes existing trails and roads. Bummer, this trail is closed. Bighorn Peak stands at 8441 feet above sea level and offers great views of the Inland Empire, towards Santiago Peak, and the High Desert, although, not as great views as Telegraph and Cucamonga Peaks offer. Dough Flat - Los Padres Forest Association What needs to be done now is several pools need to be dug out along the creek to allow the hot water to cool. This is a narrow, rough road that is traveled by large oil trucks. After Oak Flat Camp the trail has another junction with the Red Reef Trail (21W08). Tar Creek forms part of the southern border of the Sespe Condor Sactuary and Dough Flat Rd forms part of its eastern boundary. We did have to park at the gate and hike to the trail head about 2.5 miles since it isn't open yet. Its heat can be felt in the stream all the way through the foot of the canyon and the floor of the campsites that dot the trail are substantially warmer than sites located near the Sespe River Trail. Only came across 3 other groups in 3 days. To access the trail, there are three different starting points. This is a tough trail! When Dough Flat Road is dry, you can drive a 2WD vehicle on the road. The site has a picnic table, fire pit, and nearby outhouse, each with its own cement foundation harking back to the days of when it was a car camping destination. Sespe River Trail - Los Padres National Forest Trail Distance 18.73 Miles From Highway 33, travel east on Rose Valley Road to Piedra Blanca Trailhead. Sespe River Trail can be accessed several different ways, the two most common are from the trailhead at Piedra Blanca and the trailhead at Dough Flat via Alder Creek Trail. Camp 2nd night at alder creek and hike out the 3rd day 8 miles back to Dough Flat trailhead posted by Howard Esteban @ 6:23 AM 0 Comments But if you want to go the shortest route, the Ojai Ranger District suggests starting your hike at the Dough Flat Trailhead, north of the town of Fillmore. My group accessed the Sespe Trail via the Alder Creek Trail, from Dough Flat trailhead. We brushed the trail coming up and out of the Alder Creek Drainage up through the steep uphill part of the trail. I approached the slide and decided it was too dangerous to cross. 3. At about 13.75 miles from Dough Flat and 10.5 miles from the Piedra Blanca trailhead, the trail arrives at Hartman Camp. . Im guessing the parks district heard about all the trash along the trail and did something because it was really clean out there this weekend. (Next time will be adding another day to break it up). From the trailhead at Dough Flat its about 7.5 miles along Alder Creek Trail to Sespe River Trail. Mountain views Wildlife Good for kids Dogs not allowed Ridges/passes Parking Pass/Entry Fee National Park Pass The 11-mile Alder Creek Trail from Dough Flat to Sespe Hot Springs is exceptionally mouthwatering. I've been here many many times over the years and never had this happen to me before. 34580 Lockwood Valley Rd. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC.
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