Gifford Trailhead
Los Padres Forest, California
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June 30th, 2026
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The site is located on Hwy #166 26 miles east of Santa Maria.This trail is currently within the Front Fire Closure area. No access. Trail is expected to reopen in early 2019. Gifford Trailhead has one large parking area and serving hikers, equestrians. No motorized use allowed. The Gifford trail (18E12) 2.2 miles has beautiful scenic views.Hitching posts. Picnicking 1 table. Stock trailer parking.Difficulty level : Easy The trailhead is open all year.
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GPS 35.10800, -120.07600
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Nearby places
- Buck Spring Campground (Free Public) 3.0 mi
- Baja Campground (Free Public) 4.1 mi
- Adobe Trailhead Hiking Trail 4.2 mi
- Paradise Spring Campground (Free Public) 4.9 mi
- Miranda Pines Campground (Paid Public) 5.7 mi
- Horseshoe Springs Campground Campground (Free Public) 6.4 mi
- Horseshoe Campground (Paid Public) 8.1 mi
- Carrizo Plains Ecological Reserve Wildlife Area 8.7 mi
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