Facility · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Los Padres National Forest (NF) · Open Access
McKinley Trailhead is located approximately 13 miles from the junction of Figueroa Mtn Road and Happy Canyon/Sunset Valley Road. In order to reach the trailhead, one must hike to the trailhead for 13 miles past the locked gate. From the trailhead one can access Big Cone Spruce Campsite and continue to the Manzana Trail in the San Rafael Wilderness.
34.72700, -119.91950 · 34°43'37.2"N 119°55'10.2"W
Typically 93°F in Aug, down to 67°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 67 | 68 | 71 | 76 | 80 | 86 | 92 | 93 | 91 | 84 | 75 | 67 |
| Low °F | 34 | 35 | 38 | 39 | 43 | 45 | 48 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 33 |
| Precip in | 4.9 | 5.3 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.6 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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