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| Jackson Trail |
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Trail Number:
27W05
Difficulty:
Moderate to Difficult
Length:
5 Miles
Reservation:
No
Season:
Year-round
From Taft, Travel eight miles south on Highway 33. Continue south for 13 miles after Highway 33 joins Highway 166. Stay on Highway 166 until it reaches New Cuyama and turn south onto Perkins Road. Drive on this road until it ends at a locked gate. From here hike on trail #27W04 for about 5 miles to Painted Rock campsite. Jackson Trail begins south from the campground.
Location Information
GENERAL INFORMATION: This 5 mile trail begins on Montgomery Potrero, near Black Willow Spring and descends sharply to Sycamore Camp on the Sisquoc river. The final 1 mile of the trail is very steep and only experienced pack stock should be used.
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