| Link: | Pothole Spring |
| Date: | 05-28-2026 |
| Surveyor Name: | Holden A. Branch |
| Camp Description: | |
| Water Source: | Flowing |
| Water Source Details: | flowing nicely tastes fantastic |
| Weather Conditions: |
Submitted Camp and Trail Reports
Submitted Camp Reports
Pothole Spring Survey - 05-28-2026 - by Holden A. Branch- Log Cabin Camp Survey - 05-28-2026 - by Holden A. Branch
Link: Log Cabin Camp Date: 05-28-2026 Surveyor Name: Holden A. Branch Camp Description: icecan stoves are full of dirt but the bbq is in great condition Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Agua Blanca has some great flow but it doesn't go up above ankle level through the Narrows Weather Conditions: - Big Cone Spruce Camp Survey - 05-26-2026 - by Flying G
Link: Big Cone Spruce Camp Date: 05-26-2026 Surveyor Name: Flying G Camp Description: Picnic table is hanging on.
Lots of PO in trail from here to Manzana trail.Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Coldwater Camp Survey - 05-25-2026 - by Party of Nine
Link: Coldwater Camp Date: 05-25-2026 Surveyor Name: Party of Nine Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: 6 crossings between lower Manzana trailhead and Coldwater. Plenty of water for now Weather Conditions: 70 day - 50 night - Cottam Camp Survey - 05-25-2026 - by Little Dipper
Link: Cottam Camp Date: 05-25-2026 Surveyor Name: Little Dipper Camp Description: Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: Algae growing on the edges, but enough clear water for drinking Weather Conditions: - Coldwater Camp Survey - 05-24-2026 - by Jen
Link: Coldwater Camp Date: 05-24-2026 Surveyor Name: Jen Camp Description: Camp in great shape, lots of water flowing in the creek. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: mid-70s, warm and clear during day, cool/cloudy morning - Sheep Camp Survey - 05-24-2026 - by PW
Link: Sheep Camp Date: 05-24-2026 Surveyor Name: PW Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - McKinley Spings Camp Survey - 05-24-2026 - by R Silsbee
Link: McKinley Spings Camp Date: 05-24-2026 Surveyor Name: R Silsbee Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Mission Pine Springs Camp Survey - 05-23-2026 - by R Silsbee
Link: Mission Pine Springs Camp Date: 05-23-2026 Surveyor Name: R Silsbee Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: at least 3 gpm, clear cold water! Weather Conditions: - Mission Pine Basin Camp Survey - 05-22-2026 - by R Silsbee
Link: Mission Pine Basin Camp Date: 05-22-2026 Surveyor Name: R Silsbee Camp Description: Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Weather Conditions:
Submitted Trail Reports
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- Agua Blanca Trail Survey - 05-28-2026 - by Holden A. Branch
Link: Agua Blanca Trail Date: 05-28-2026 Surveyor Name: Holden A. Branch Trail description: "Camp Agua Blanca" (end of road, start of trail) to Log Cabin is in good condition, it's a beautiful walk. However, you really gotta look at the map all the time because the trail goes up on the ridges of the river bank. it's marked, however it's easy to get off if you're rockhopping, and when you go astray it's not fun. Pothole trailhead up the road is not a fun walk. Be prepared to take shoes off for that section. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Sespe River Trail Survey - 05-27-2026 - by Daniel J. Hall
Link: Sespe River Trail Date: 05-27-2026 Surveyor Name: Daniel J. Hall Trail description: Nothing new and worthwhile to add beyond the preceding two surveys, except that the Forest Service recently installed a vending machine at the Piedra Blanca Trailhead from which you can purchase an Adventure Pass. No cash accepted; only credit cards.Photo hopefully above, or at https://tinyurl.com/227vctt5Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Pine Mountain Trail Survey - 05-22-2026 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Pine Mountain Trail Date: 05-22-2026 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Trail description: I began from 29S18 (labelled on some maps as an extension of Pine Mountain Rd and some maps as Queen Bee Rd). I drove up 29S18 from Pozo Rd in a 2wd vehicle easily, and probably could have continued driving up the first couple miles of Pine Mtn Trail to Castle Crags Trail. I split off at Castle Crags Trail, but ran into 2 dirt bikers heading up the other way toward Las Chiches. No water on the route, expect temperatures to be similar or higher than the forecast in Pozo. There is a register for the trail at (35.32599, -120.23948) that is sorely in need of a new notebook. If you're into geology, you'll love the views from this trail - it looks like Pinnacles NP from afar but up close you can see all the details in the sedimentary conglomerates and the wind erosion has created some interesting layering effects. See my review for Castle Crags Trail as well. Mode of transport: Array Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Castle Crags Trail Survey - 05-22-2026 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Castle Crags Trail Date: 05-22-2026 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Trail description: I began from 29S18 (labelled on some maps as an extension of Pine Mountain Rd and some maps as Queen Bee Rd). I drove up 29S18 from Pozo Rd in a 2wd vehicle easily, and probably could have continued driving up the first couple miles of Pine Mtn Trail to Castle Crags Trail. I split off at Castle Crags Trail, there is a register nearby at (35.32599, -120.23948) that is sorely in need of a new notebook. No water on the route, expect temperatures to be similar or higher than the forecast in Pozo. I followed the trail out to (35.30220, -120.22200) and then tried bushwhacking down to the castle crags formation. I only made it about a half mile before cutting my losses, climbing a tree, and enjoying the view. No ticks, no poison oak, but the flies are evil and will bite you through your clothing. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Needs some work Condition details: Easy to follow for the most part, but nonexistent to hike out to the Castle Crags formation itself - Johnston Ridge Trail Survey - 05-18-2026 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Johnston Ridge Trail Date: 05-18-2026 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Trail description: Great hike into Sespe Hot Springs. Stashed 1 gal water 3 mi in, and 1 gal 5 mi in, for the exit grinder hike back up Johnston Ridge Trail from the Hot Springs. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Spruce Creek Trail Survey - 05-17-2026 - by Turbo
Link: Spruce Creek Trail Date: 05-17-2026 Surveyor Name: Turbo Trail description: Camp is good condition. Lots of poison oak surrounding the area. Bathroom present but not many using it as there is tp in the bushes Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Blue Canyon Trail Survey - 05-16-2026 - by Carolyn
Link: Blue Canyon Trail Date: 05-16-2026 Surveyor Name: Carolyn Trail description: Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Needs some work Condition details: Very overgrown. Needs some maintenance. Section between Forbush and Cottam Camps is especially overgrown. Wish I had brought my gators. Not sure I will ever get the tag-along seeds out of my socks. - Romero Trail North Survey - 05-16-2026 - by Carolyn
Link: Romero Trail North Date: 05-16-2026 Surveyor Name: Carolyn Trail description: Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Needs some work Condition details: Very overgrown. Lots of steep and slippery washes in the trail. - Cruickshank Trail Survey - 05-16-2026 - by Turbo
Link: Cruickshank Trail Date: 05-16-2026 Surveyor Name: Turbo Trail description: Very shady. Good condition. Warm and less shade closer to lions den. Plenty of water spots to fill up Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Salmon Creek Trail Survey - 05-16-2026 - by Turbo
Link: Salmon Creek Trail Date: 05-16-2026 Surveyor Name: Turbo Trail description: Trail is in good condition. Easy to follow. Trail is quite shady but can be warm in the sun. A few creeks to cross and fill up besides the water at the camps. The slide areas are stabile and easy to walk across. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Needs some work Condition details: It's a little brushy from lion's den to estrella. That is really the only section on the whole loop that could use some work.
