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Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10

Ojai, California · Ventura County · Facility

Open in Spring/Summer/Fall and is within the Winter seasonal closure between December 1st and April 30th Difficulty: Moderate to difficultLength: 14 mile loop trail for backpacking or shorter day hikesSESPE WILDERNESS - More information on the Sespe Wilderness: www.wilderness.netMaps: Tom Harrison Sespe Wilderness MapB…

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About Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10

Open in Spring/Summer/Fall and is within the Winter seasonal closure between December 1st and April 30th Difficulty: Moderate to difficultLength: 14 mile loop trail for backpacking or shorter day hikesSESPE WILDERNESS - More information on the Sespe Wilderness: www.wilderness.netMaps: Tom Harrison Sespe Wilderness MapBring water!This is a loop trail in the Sespe Wilderness. Two trailheads exist for this loop. The first trailhead is located right off the Grade Valley Road (FS 7N03) approximately five miles south of Lockwood Valley Road.The second trailhead is located approximately seven miles south of Lockwood Valley Road along the Thorn Meadows Road (FS 7N03C). A beautiful trail located in the Sespe Wilderness, the trailhead is located on Thorn Medow Road (7N03B) a short side road off Mutah OHV Road (7N03.2). The Cedar Creek Trail connects Thorn Medow Road (7N03B) and the GeneMarshall-Piedra Blanca Trail (22W03). This trail has numerous stands of Incense Cedar trees along the upper portion. Numerous large Sugar Pine and Jeffery Pines also grow along the canyon, especially at Cedar Creek Trail Camp. The Cedar Creek Trail 21W10 climbs the canyon before descending to Fishbowls Camp at the north fork of Piru Creek, the trail then completes at Pine Mountain Lodge Camp.

How to Get There

Lockwood Valley Road to Grade Valley Road (FS 7N03). The trailhead is located about 7 miles south of Lockwood Valley Road along the Thorn Meadows Road (FS 7N03C). Their is a trail camp that is located approximately 2 miles west on Cedar Creek Trail from Thorn Meadows Road or 12 miles from Grade Valley Road via Fishbowls Trail. There are 3 campsites (first-come, first-serve).

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Plan Your Visit to Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10

Heading to Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10?

No central reservation system listed for Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252692) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10?

Lockwood Valley Road to Grade Valley Road (FS 7N03). The trailhead is located about 7 miles south of Lockwood Valley Road along the Thorn Meadows Road (FS 7N03C). Their is a trail camp that is located approximately 2 miles west on Cedar Creek Trail from Thorn Meadows Road or 12 miles from Grade Valley Road via Fishbowls Trail. There are 3 campsites (first-come, first-serve).