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Middle Lion

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Los Padres National Forest

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    Location: Ventura County, California, United States

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    August 25, 2023

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    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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    1. Lion Canyon Trail to Falls

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    Hike the moderate 6.0-mile Lion Canyon Trail to Falls in Los Padres National Forest, featuring waterfalls and canyon views.

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    2. Rose Valley and Lion Canyon Loop

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    Explore the Rose Valley and Lion Canyon Loop, a moderate 7.0-mile hike with waterfalls, canyon views, and 1148 feet of elevation gain.

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    3. Topatopa Bluff via Lion Canyon Trail

    24.0km

    08:08

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    Topatopa Bluff via Lion Canyon Trail is a difficult 14.9-mile hike in Los Padres National Forest, offering panoramic views from the summit.

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    Elevation 970 m

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