Lockwood Creek Trail

4.9/5 (32 reviews)
Lockwood Creek Trail delivers a full day of classic Southern California mountain wheeling from the very first mile. The route launches you straight into the backcountry with a creek crossing, sustained climbs, and sweeping views of the Los Padres National Forest that only get better as you gain elev...Read More
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Lockwood Creek Trail Trail Information

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Iconic Category IconIconic
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Scenic Category IconScenic
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
5970 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
05/01 - 11/01
Best Direction
East
Official Trail Name
20W06, N12.1
Nearest Town
Lake of the Woods
Nearest Services
Frazier Park
Management Agency
Los Padres National Forest
District
Mt. Pinos Ranger District

Trail Experience

Lockwood Creek Trail delivers a full day of classic Southern California mountain wheeling from the very first mile. The route launches you straight into the backcountry with a creek crossing, sustained climbs, and sweeping views of the Los Padres National Forest that only get better as you gain elevation. This is the kind of trail that feels adventurous from start to finish, combining steady technical driving with dramatic ridgeline exposure and wide open scenery. Making that perfect mix of challenge and scenery that makes a trail memorable.

Adding to the character of the trail is its unique history. Originally part of the historic Miller Jeep Trail, Lockwood Creek Trail was rerouted in the early 2000s. The original alignment once followed Lockwood Creek all the way to what is now marked as Miller Jeep Trail. Over time, trail signs were quietly updated, which still sparks friendly debates among off-roaders about which trail they are actually on. No matter what you call it, Lockwood Creek Trail offers an exciting, scenic, and rewarding mountain off-road experience.

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