Facility · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Los Padres National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Buck Creek Trail (18W01)
Difficulty: moderate to difficult
Length: 11.25 miles
SESPE WILDERNESS - More information on the Sespe Wilderness: www.wilderness.net
Maps: 7.5 minute USGS topographic maps (Black Mountain)
The Buck Creek Trailhead (elev. 3060 ft.) is located at the southern end of Hardluck Campground (which is currently Closed) and Forest Service Rd. 8N24. Trailhead parking is located 3.0 miles away at the locked gate off of Los Alamos Road, located adjacent to the southern portion of Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area. There are no facilities at the parking area or trailhead.
34.68670, -118.84700 · 34°41'12.1"N 118°50'49.2"W
Typically 88°F in Aug, down to 52°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 52 | 53 | 57 | 62 | 70 | 80 | 88 | 88 | 83 | 71 | 60 | 52 |
| Low °F | 39 | 38 | 41 | 43 | 49 | 58 | 65 | 65 | 61 | 53 | 44 | 38 |
| Precip in | 2.5 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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