Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
California
3.5 mi
Distance
1,055 ft
Gain
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Los Padres National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Mcmenemy
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
The McMenemy Trail is a moderate yet accessible hike offering steady elevation gain through California terrain. This 3.52-mile route climbs over 1,000 feet, providing a rewarding workout for hikers seeking a shorter but challenging day hike with good views of the surrounding landscape.
San Ysidro
~1 min drive
Strenuous 8.94-mile climb with 3,772 ft elevation gain near San Ysidro.
West Fork Cold Spring
~5 min drive
Accessible foothill trail with creek drainage and moderate elevation gain.
Caliente
~12 min drive
Short, easy hike near Caliente with minimal elevation gain.
Old Romero Road
~3 min drive
Strenuous 13.4-mile backcountry climb with 4,148 ft elevation gain.
Rattlesnake
~7 min drive
Steep 4.8-mile climb with 2,000 ft gain in Rattlesnake area.
Murietta
~22 min drive
Easy 1.86-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Murrieta.
Cold Spring
~3 min drive
Challenging 18.85-mile backcountry trek with 3,471 ft elevation gain.
Franklin
~11 min drive
Moderately steep 5.47-mile hike with 2,571 ft elevation gain near Franklin.
Mine Camp
~35 min drive
Easy 1.35-mile foothill trail with modest elevation gain and historic character.
Romero
~3 min drive
Moderate 8.65-mile climb through Santa Ynez foothills with 2,631 ft gain.