Day 40: Raspberry Spring Trail

The view from Reyes Peak Campground

Day# 40: Raspberry Spring Trail
Raspberry Spring Trail
Los Padres National Forest
Tuesday, August 4th 2015
Time: 50 minutes
Pace: 42:26/mile
Distance: 1.20 miles
Elevation Gain: 332 feet
Dogs Allowed?: Yes

Directions:
From the 101 Freeway in Ventura:
 Take the Ca-33 North for 72.4 miles to Pine Mountain Ridge Rd
Turn Right and continue for 5.7 miles to trail on left.
Trail starts at a campsite in Reyes Peak Campground. Park in a campsite and display your Adventure Pass.

My friend was down visiting from Sacramento so we decided to spend the weekend up on Pine Mountain and camp at Reyes Peak.  After setting up camp at the next spot over from where the trail begins, we headed down to Raspberry Spring for a short little hike before settling in for the night.  This is a very short, but very steep trail down to a nice spring.  There is also a campsite at the spring if you wanted to hike in to camp.  We did not try the water but I am told this is some of the best tasting water in the Los Padres.

Marley is enjoying the forest

Nice trail through the pines

View north from the springs

Some massive trees up here

 After a short break at the spring, we headed back up the trail. My friend does not hike much, so this steep incline at this altitude was tough for him, but we made it back slowly and went back to camp for some dinner and beer. Great night out here in the forest and a place I will be coming back to explore more of later.

Heading back up the hill

Marley loves it out here

Nice change of scenery from my normal chaparral hikes

My friends ridiculously large tent, and my little single tent behind