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Toad Springs Trail
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Toad Springs Chumash Trail, Nettle Springs Campground, Quatal Canyon, Apache Wash, Cuyama Badlands |
| Last Known Status | Closed |
This was a popular motorcycle trail back in the mid 70's that bordered the Chumash Wilderness and connected Quatal Canyon Road to Apache Canyon Road but has been closed since the mid 90's due to a massive landslide.
The trail had two access points - the lower trailhead was located across from Nettle Springs Campground while the upper trailhead was located near Toad Springs Campground. There are a handful of forest service roads near the upper trailhead that are open to motorized use but a better choice for camping and riding would be Ballinger Canyon, Mt. Pinos or Hungry Valley.
It is unknown if this trail will ever be repaired and re-opened to motorized use but as of this writing hiking is still permitted on designated routes. If you have any current info about the status feel free to send us a support ticket and we will update this listing.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | Closed | 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 | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 ATVs | Prohibited | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | 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 | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Ojai, CA | ||
| Address | Apache Canyon Road, Maricopa, CA 93252 | ||
| From: Ojai, CA
1) Take SR-33 North about 52 miles 2) Turn right (east) onto Apache Canyon Road/NF-8N06, continue about 8 miles 3) Trailhead is located across from the Nettle Springs Campground. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Los Padres National Forest - Mt. Pinos Ranger District 34580 Lockwood Valley Road Frazier Park, CA 93225 (661) 245-3731 mailroom_r5_los_padres@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4500 to 6000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | All | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) steep dropoffs due to landslide |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert |  Some |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Ojai, CA | |
| Diesel | Ojai, CA | |
 Water | Ojai, CA | |
 RV Hookup | Ojai, CA | |
 RV Disposal | Ojai, CA | |
| Campground | Ojai, CA | |
 Conv Store | Ojai, CA |
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