Lockwood Creek Trail / 20W06 / 127

Looks like the trail just opened.

Bad News!!! I heard from the group that went to check and maintain the trail, and they are saying there is a significant washout on the trail, and it won't likely open until July at the earliest. I was told the rating overall hasn't gotten any harder but there is a lot of water running on the trail. Looking forward to seeing the trail when it opens.

Repost from Mike Zaboski, Point Mugu 4WD Club. (April 8th, 2023) So we met today with Assistant Recreation Officer Loreigh Brannon of the USFS Mt. Pinos Ranger District for an update on the status of the trails (Lockwood Trail, Cottonwood Trail Miller Jeep Trail, Yellowjacket Trail and ALL connecting OHV trails in the area). After the unpredicted amount of rainfall this season (one station recorded 17" of rain just out of one storm!), there is pretty much no way that the seasonal closure will be lifted by May 1st. There are numerous downed trees, wash outs, slides and giant ruts throughout the trail system, with some culverts (and even a couple of campgrounds) completely washed away. The trails can't be properly surveyed until they significantly dry out and the snow melts enough that any potential trail damage can be ascertained without causing further damage. Once the initial survey of all the trails is completed by the Forest Service, only then will they be calling on its volunteer groups to come in and help with trail rehab. Some of the trails and roads in the trail system are so badly damaged, that they will need heavy equipment to help rehab. Unfortunately, the whole Mt. Pinos trail system won't be opened until ALL of the damaged interconnecting trails receive some sort of temporary repairs. This could be weeks, or even months beyond the normal opening date, depending on the amount damage found. This is a huge task, and will take time to mitigate for everyone's safety, so please be patient.

Closed till spring

This is not a technical trail but has prolonged steep assents and descents. Lunch at Lockwood Flats is a nice break.

Great Trail. Not a technical trail but a challenging trail.

We only did part of this trail to get to the yellow jacket trail. This trail is a little easier then it was 10 years ago, but if your going to miller jeep after this one miller has gotten harder. This trail is clear and in good shape.

Reports that the trail has been opened for the year.

Trails closing for the season

Trail was good. Took it to do Miller Jeep Trail. Trail is tight in places and it is very likely you'll get pinstripping. Has a couple of off camber sections and a couple of spots where you had to pay good attention. The extra credit sections are fairly easy if you have great ground clearance.

I have power wagon and this trail is not for a power wagon. It was to tight and I scratched my passenger doors bad on a rock. Not advised for bigger vehicles.

Open for the season

Ran this with a small group with Miller Trail following. Minimal effort but the narrow & steep trail makes your passenger pucker up in a few spots.

Trail was in excellent condition and easy to follow. Took this over to the Miller Jeep Trail. There were lots of fellow Jeep’s doing it solo and few large groups. I aired down at the beginning of the trail and there were not any spots that were difficult.

The trail should have closed today with the storm we just recieved.

Ran the trail the other day in the JLUR. Never used lockers once. Great little Trail.

Cool trail pretty easy can have a took of traffic do be prepared. Nothing difficult with nice views. When dry it is very dusty.

Just heard they are opening the trails today!!!

The trail is closed because of damage that was done from our wet winter. They are working on the trail to get it restored but don't have a clear open date. Check this website for open and closure details. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lpnf/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5307967

Led a medium group through this trail with no issues. We had a few obstacles to play on and mostly just a beautiful, fun, easy-moderate Jeep trail. Camped at Dutchmen with beautiful views and then enjoyed playing the next day in Hungry Valley SVRA below. Beautiful trail! Attached a video of our first time through the trail when the Jeep was still totally stock :D

Ran the trail with friends heading up to Alamo Mtn to camp. A lot of fun. Took us about 2 hours to complete the trail with 10 vehicles. #FalkenTires

This was a nice trail with around 10 Jeeps. One truck. We made it all pretty easy with few rocky areas to climb in 4Lo. No damage and just a whole lot of fun. Lunch under some shady trees with a picnic table and the end of the trail was camping where we saw the most beautiful sunset.