Recreation area

Rose-Lion Connector - 22W16

Los Padres National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Rose-Lion Connector Trail (22W16) Length: 1.6 miles Difficulty: moderate This trail connects the Rose Valley Campground with the Lion Canyon Trail (22W06). The junction is 1.3 miles south of Middle Lion Campground. This trail gives hikers wonderful views northward toward Pine Mountain and provides access to the camps and waterfalls in Lion Canyon. Parking is alongside the road near the Rose Valley Campground.

Activities

  • HIKING

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