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Lockwood Creek Trail / 20W06 / 127

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4.9/5 (22 reviews)
Frazier Park, California (Ventura County)
Last Updated: 06/30/2023

Trail Information

Highlights

Once the Miller Jeep Trail, Lockwood Creek Trail was shifted to this path sometime in the early 2000's. The original trail once followed Lockwood Creek all the way down to where it now turns into the Miller Jeep Trail. Over the years, the Ranger Service has quietly changed out the trail signs to make us think that this is the Lockwood Creek Trail. Thus, when with a group, you might have an argument about which trail it is - Lockwood Creek or Miller Jeep Trail. Along the route is a challenging trail that links to several other trails in the area. It starts with crossing Lockwood Creek immediately, followed by a steep, rocky climb. This is about as difficult as this trail (Lockwood Creek Trail) gets. After the initial rocky climb, there is a steep switchback climb to the top of the mountain. Most of the rest of the trail runs along the ridges of the mountains as you make your way towards Alamo Mountain where this trail ends at the base of Miller Jeep Trail.

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Trail Reviews

4.9/5 (22)
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Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 06/30/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Looks like the trail just opened.
Trail Review: Lockwood Creek Trail / 20W06 / 127 - Josh Noesser
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Visited: 05/22/2023

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.
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 04/10/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

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.
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 11/16/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Closed till spring
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/16/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

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

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