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Figueroa Mountain OHV Area
Thursday, April 18, 2024
| Other Names | Catway OHV Route, Zaca Ridge, Neverland Ranch, Los Padres National Forest, Santa Lucia Ranger District, 29W02, 8N03, Fig Mountain |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This part of the Los Padres National Forest has a few trails that are open to motorized use. The main trail is the Catway OHV Trail which is a narrow, 2.5 mile long connector route from Sunset Valley Road to Catway Road. At the top of the Catway Trail you can turn onto Zaca Ridge Road and continue on a fire road toward Zaca Peak.
The area has several campgrounds and day use picnic areas that are surrounded by a variety vegetation consisting of ponderosa pines, Jeffery pines, blue oaks and gray pines. Large trailers are not recommended since the main entrance road is steep with sharp switchbacks and a narrow bridge crossing. Both Figueroa and Davy Brown Campgrounds can accommodate vehicles up to 25 feet.
An Adventure Pass is required which covers riding for the day but must be obtained prior to arrival since there is no self service pay kiosk. About 8 miles west of the main trailhead is the famous Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | May 1 - November 1 | CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 ATVs | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | Yes ($5.00) Adventure Pass Fee - $5/day or $30/year |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $30.00 RV: $30.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $10.00 Camping fees at Figueroa and Davy Brown Campgrounds. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Los Olivos, CA | ||
| Address | Figueroa Mountain Road, Los Olivos, CA 93441 | ||
| From: Santa Barbara, CA
1) Take SR-154 West 41 miles 2) Turn right (north) on Figueroa Mountain Road, continue 12.5 miles to trailhead. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Los Padres National Forest - Santa Lucia Ranger District 1616 N. Carlotti Drive Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 925-9538 mailroom_r5_los_padres@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | R Country Market 2948 Grand Ave Los Olivos, CA 93441 (805) 688-6750 |
| Comment | Sells Adventure Pass |
Figueroa Mountain Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/11/2014 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 2 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 3450 to 4050 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | None | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Chumash Gas Station (805) 688-4223 |
| Diesel | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Chumash Gas Station (805) 688-4223 |
 Water | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground (877) 783-5247 |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground (877) 783-5247 |
 RV Disposal | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground (877) 783-5247 |
| Campground | On Site | Figueroa and Davy Brown Campgrounds |
 Conv Store | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Los Olivos Grocery (805) 688-5115 |
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