0.3 mi from the trailheadArroyo Seco
Campground · California
Hike
Rocky Creek
- Near The Lakes
- Inside Los Padres National Forest
- 1,812 ft of climbing
4.6 mi out & back · 1,812 ft gain · 1,428 ft high point · Moderate
In Los Padres National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Rocky Creek traverses out and back for 4.6 miles in Los Padres National Forest with a 1,812-foot climb near The Lakes.
Elevation
1,812 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Map
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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