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Backpacking Sespe Creek

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Modern Hiker
on June 19, 2007
in Los Padres National Forest, Trail Write-Ups, backpacking, camping and hiking
. 6 Comments

A 9 mile round-trip backpack along the Sespe Creek to a shaded riverside campground. Hot valley air, cold river water, and plenty of scenes of recent wildfires keep up the variety, and the relatively level elevation makes it easy on the knees. A great weekend getaway.

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Backpacking Matilija Creek

Published
by
Modern Hiker
on January 17, 2007
in Los Padres National Forest, Trail Write-Ups, backpacking, camping and hiking
. 7 Comments

A beautiful, isolated, and rugged river canyon in the Los Padres National Forest. Lots of river crossings, swimming holes, fascinating geology, and opportunities for off-trail adventuring.
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