There's definitely no official trail, it's an old dozer line that folks use as a cross country route. As Mr. Felsman indicates, the entire wilderness is closed, but once it's open again, please use the maps at- https://bigsurtrailmap.net/ Alltrails & Caltopo have basically no quality control &am...

Expect to see all of the south coast backroads (Cone Peak, South Coast Ridge, Willow Creek/Los Burros, & Plaskett Ridge roads) closed to the public in the next day or 2. The closure order may last as long as October. This is unfortunate, but likely due to certain individual's insistence on gathe...

I just checked the LPNF website & the current order does indeed expire on April 30th- https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lpnf/ale ... ?aid=57918

Rumor has it the Forest is planning to renew it, at least in some form...

From the Monterey County DPW website: "Road Closures- Palo Colorado Road 4.0 mm (The Hoist) 06-26-18 to Indefinite Storm Damage" This is correct, there is no closure at Highway 1; the road is closed at mile marker 4. HOWEVER, it's wise to also check the LPNF website or call the LPNF Monter...

The Los Padres National Forest Monterey Ranger District is more than 85% federally-designated Wilderness. That's a point of pride, but Wilderness is by definition roadless. In other words, there are very few roads around the perimeters of an area with a population base of several million humans with...

Tassajara Road (at least in its outer reaches) is a gem with wonderful views, but as with any location within the LPNF Monterey Ranger District, seasonality & timing is key. If you're hiking on a winter week day, have at it & enjoy the solitude. If you're planning a spring &/or weekend o...

Keep in mind that bikes are not permitted on North Coast Ridge Road, so even if it were legal, riding on Boronda or DeAngulo trails would involve first pushing your bike up to the top (good luck riding up those slopes). Theoretically, one could legally ride the Prewitt Loop Trail (although a Search ...

Chaparral body armor & extreme patience may be in order for that route, check out the latest conditions reports-
https://www.ventanawild.org/forums/vent ... trails/277
https://www.ventanawild.org/forums/vent ... trails/270

As of 9/26, only 50 tickets left for the Santa Cruz screening, it may sell out soon. Still plenty of tickets for Monterey so far...

As of 9/26, only 50 tickets left for the Santa Cruz screening, it may sell out soon. Still plenty of tickets for Monterey so far...