This 5 mile trail is steep and goes into a canyon bottom where a spring feeds a cold stream. When you get to the bottom, you'll find the remains of an old CCC cabin. Ballard trail camp is in the canyon bottom. An easy hike down, hard work coming back. This trail is most popular in fall and spring. Summer finds the exposed hillsides not very inviting.

Directions: From Los Olivos, Travel on Forest Road 7N07 northeast for about twelve miles turn left (north) into the Catway Campground parking area. The La Jolla Trail begins here.

Elevation: 3,600 feet

Distance: 5 miles

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

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