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California
9.0 mi
Distance
507 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Los Padres National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Fernandez
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The Fernandez Trail offers a moderately paced 9-mile journey through California's diverse terrain with nearly 500 feet of elevation gain. This trail provides a balanced hiking experience suitable for those seeking a half-day adventure without extreme elevation challenges. The route showcases the natural character of the Fernandez area with steady, manageable grades.
Wilson Canyon
~6 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
American Canyon
~14 min drive
Moderate climb through American Canyon with canyon views and oak woodland scenery.
Rinconada
~18 min drive
Accessible 3.7-mile foothills hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Castle Crags
~13 min drive
Challenging 20-mile alpine trek through dramatic granite peaks and high Sierra terrain.
Stony Creek
~22 min drive
Easy half-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain.
Little Falls
~21 min drive
Moderate 5.34-mile hike with 1,912 ft gain and scenic waterfall views.
Avenales
~18 min drive
Moderate 6.5-mile climb with 1,487 ft gain near Avenales.
Willow Spring (Figueroa)
~1h 23m drive
Easy 1.42-mile walk to Willow Spring with minimal elevation gain.
Big Falls
~21 min drive
Scenic 3.97-mile waterfall hike with 931 ft elevation gain.
Lopez Canyon
~26 min drive
Moderate 12-mile canyon loop with 1,200 ft elevation gain.