California · Hiking

Blue Ridge

6.6 mi
round trip
1,335 ft
climb
6,930 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Los Padres National Forest.

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Blue Ridge is a hard hike in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 6.6 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,335 feet, taking you from a low point of about 5,668 feet to a high of about 6,930 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, so it works for hikers and riders alike. The open season runs from May 1 to October 31, so plan your trip within those months. Nearby, the Los Osos Wetlands Trailhead is about 2.7 miles away, and Campo Alto campground sits about 4.1 miles off. The Christmas Tree Trail and Tule Elk Trail are both within about 4.4 miles.