Jim, I too am surprised, the fire restrictions page does not list current fire restrictions. It used to. You can get more information on the current conditions page of each district.

These are the guidelines I have always used for myself and tell others when visiting any place

• Be sure to have a ...

Date Hiked: February 8, 2026
General Condition: Passable (some brush and/or deadfalls, tread evident)

Nine VWA Volunteer Wilderness Rangers (VWRs) met at the Kirk Creek trailhead on Sunday, February 8th to blowout on the Kirk Creek Trail (about one mile in from Highway 1). They split into two ...

Date Hiked: January 17, 2026
General Condition: Clear (no obstacles and tread well defined)

Last weekend after three successful trips, the Ventana Wilderness Alliance with the help of VWA Volunteer Rangers, VWA Volunteer Trail Crew members and others were able to clear the large oak just past ...

Date Hiked: January 9, 2026
General Condition: Passable (some brush and/or deadfalls, tread evident)

To the previous poster, thanks for the report.

I want to pass along that two VWA Volunteers cleared the worst sections of the fallen trees, you can pass through with no difficulty. The portions ...

To the two gentleman who lost their keys on Cruickshank Trail Last weekend. Someone found then on their journey and put them on the Trailhead Sign. We saw them today while working the area.

Date Hiked: June 24, 2024
General Condition: Clear (no obstacles and tread well defined)

Waters Trail has reopened.

Yu can now make a loop up Tan Bark, across Waters, down Ewoldsen. The hike a short distance along Highway 1.

If you enjoy exploring the Ventana Wilderness, Silver Peak Wilderness or other areas of the Big Sur Region. Consider making a donation to the VWA organization to support their efforts working in the Big Sur Region.

Date Hiked: June 7, 2024
General Condition: Clear (no obstacles and tread well defined)

Ewoldsen Trail at Julia Pfeiffer Burns is open! See trail info below.

🚗 Parking within Julia Pfeiffer Burns is $10 cash only
💦 It’s been hot out there! Pack plenty of water and snacks
📲 There is limited to no ...

If you would like to continue to support the Ventana Wilderness Alliance with projects like this. Consider making a donation to the Monterey County Gives Year End Fund Appeal. They are trying to raise $250K to support their ongoing projects.

https://www.montereycountygives.com/nonprofit/ventana ...

Betsy, I have to agree. Yes, there are some bad issues to address, however as things were surveyed many of the trails can be opened now from what I can see.

Hopefully, they will go back to normal operations closing only facilities that need repair and opening many of the areas people love to ...