

MT. PINOS
Mt. Pinos, standing at 8,831 feet, is the tallest peak in the San Emigdio Mountains and the highest point in Los Padres National Forest, Kern County, and Ventura County. As part of the Transverse Ranges, this breathtaking mountain offers stunning views, diverse wildlife, and year-round outdoor recreation, making it a favorite destination for hikers, campers, stargazers, astronomers, and nature lovers.
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HUNGRY VALLEY
Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area spans 19,000 acres and features over 130 miles of scenic trails for motorcycles, ATVs, dune buggies, and 4x4 vehicles. As California's second-largest SVRA, it offers diverse terrain for all skill levels, from open desert landscapes to challenging hill climbs.
Straddling both the Angeles National Forest and Los Padres National Forest, Hungry Valley is a must-visit for off-road enthusiasts. The main entrance is conveniently located on Peace Valley Road in Gorman.
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BALLINGER CANYON
Adventure awaits at Ballinger Canyon OHV and Deer Park, a premier destination for off-road enthusiasts. With 11 rugged 4x4 roads, 14 thrilling motorcycle trails, and 12 exciting ATV trails, you'll find nearly 70 miles of diverse terrain to explore. Navigate washes, narrow tracks, and challenging climbs, all while taking in breathtaking views of Ballinger Canyon and the surrounding badlands.
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If you love hiking and nature walks, Pine Mountain Club is the perfect place to live and visit. Beyond the local trails accessible from residential streets—such as the Enchanted Forest Trail, Woodland Waterfall Trail, and San Emigdio Trail—the surrounding Los Padres National Forest offers 24 maintained hiking trails spanning 1,257 miles of breathtaking protected wilderness.
Whether you're looking for a leisurely nature walk or a rugged backcountry adventure, these trails showcase some of California's most stunning landscapes.
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The Pine Mountain Club area is home to 24 scenic campgrounds within Los Padres National Forest, offering the perfect setting for camping, hiking, biking, and OHV adventures. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an outdoor adventure, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.
Popular campgrounds include Aliso Campground, Ballinger Campground, Chuchupate Campground, Chula Vista Campground, Dome Springs Campground, Goldhill Campground, McGill Campground, McGill Group Campground, Mt. Pinos, and many more.
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WIND WOLVES PRESERVE
The magnificent 93,000-acre Wind Wolves Preserve has long been the destination for people that love nature, hiking, biking, camping, wildlife, and renewing themselves in a protected natural environment. The Wind Wolves Preserve meets the northeast corner of Pine Mountain Club.
The Preserve is located in the most southern region of the Central Valley where it connects the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountain Range to the western Coastal Mountain Range.
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TEJON RANCH CONSERVANCY
The extraordinary Tejon Ranch Conservancy stewards 240,000 acres of truly wild California landscape, protects a diverse range of wildlife, plants, and animals, and maintains vital corridors regional wildlife needs to move freely between the Central Valley, Antelope Valley, Sierra Nevada, and the Coastal Ranges.
The Tejon Ranch Conservancy was established in 2008 with the signing of a Land Use Agreement to set aside 240,000 acres of Tejon Ranch land for conservation.
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PYRAMID LAKE
Discover the beauty and adventure of Pyramid Lake, a scenic destination perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy camping, picnicking, boating, jet-skiing, waterskiing, hiking, biking, swimming, and fishing in a breathtaking setting. Anglers will love the fishing opportunities, with catches including largemouth and smallmouth bass, striped bass, trout, catfish, bluegill, and crappie.
The Emigrant Landing boat launch, accessible via the Smokey Bear exit off Interstate 5, features a marina, boat ramp, sandy beach, and picnic areas, making it a great spot for a day on the water.
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FRAZIER PARK
Frazier Park provides a peaceful mountain retreat from the congestion, noise, and pace of suburban living. People move here to enjoy the small town atmosphere, fresh air, blue skies, clean water, four-season climate, and the natural beauty of the surrounding Los Padres National Forest.
It's a great place to raise children, own a retirement home or just a place to get away from it all.
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LEBEC
Lebec offers residents a serene countryside atmosphere dotted with ancient California oak trees and horse ranches ringed by white rail fences. The town is nestled in the panoramic Grapevine Pass providing residents with outstanding views of the pristine 270,000 acre Tejon Ranch, Castac Lake, and the surrounding Los Padres National Forest.
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LAKE OF THE WOODS
Lake of the Woods is nestled on the north and south facing slopes of Tecuya Mountain and Frazier Mountain just west of Frazier Park surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest. This small alpine residential community provides a peaceful living environment with panoramic views of the San Emigdio mountain range, fresh air, blue skies, and access to some of the best year-around outdoor recreation in Southern California.
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PINON PINES
Piñon Pines is a quiet residential community nestled on a beautiful pine covered ridge in the heart of Cuddy Valley surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest and ranchland on all four sides.
Piñon Pines offers dramatic views of the San Emigdio mountain range with sweeping views of highland meadows dotted with grazing Darling Ranch cattle below.
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CUDDY VALLEY
Cuddy Valley with its Colorado feel is truly one of the premier locations to live in the greater Frazier Mountain area. This incredibly scenic and peaceful valley is surrounded by national forest on all four sides providing residents with stunning 360° views of the San Emigdio Mountain range, endless trails for hiking, horseback riding, and year-round opportunities to explore and enjoy the natural unspoiled splendor of Los Padres National forest.
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LOCKWOOD VALLEY
Like a scene right out of the Ponderosa television series, this beautiful grassy valley under wide open blue skies is located between the Chumash and Sespe Wilderness areas at the foot of the magnificent Mt. Pinos summit surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest. Lockwood Valley is truly reminiscent of California's old west and one of few high country alpine residential areas in Southern California.
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