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Middle Lion

Middle Lion

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Middle Lion

Name: Middle Lion
Rating: 2

Recommended by 1 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Los Padres National Forest

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Location: Ventura County, California, United States

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1. Rose Valley Falls, Upper Rose Lake and Lion Canyon Trail loop — Sespe Wilderness

11.3km

03:25

350m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Topatopa Bluff via Lion Canyon Trail — Los Padres National Forest

24.0km

08:08

1,060m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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August 25, 2023

Lion Canyon Trail follows Lion Canyon Creek until the trail is divided in a fork. Both sides of the fork end up in waterfalls, with paid campsites close to the waterfall, named East Fork Camp and West Fork Camp. If you take the middle fork, the trail goes to Sespe Wilderness, ending at Nordhoff Road Ridge. The road that gives access to this trail is closed as of winter 2023 due to storm damage. For up-to-date closure information, check: fs.usda.gov/detail/lpnf/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5309152

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Elevation 970 m

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Tuesday 4 November

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Location: Ventura County, California, United States

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Middle Lion

1. Rose Valley Falls, Upper Rose Lake and Lion Canyon Trail loop — Sespe Wilderness

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