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Gifford Trailhead

New Cuyama, California · San Luis Obispo County · Facility

The site is located on Hwy #166 26 miles east of Santa Maria.This trail is currently within the Front Fire Closure area. No access. Trail is expected to reopen in early 2019. Gifford Trailhead has one large parking area and serving hikers, equestrians. No motorized use allowed. The Gifford trail (18E12) 2.2 miles has b…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Gifford Trailhead

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High96°F
Avg Low70°F
Peak Rain Chance0%
Humidity23%
UV (avg)7
Air Quality70 · Moderate
Today
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Clear
91°/65°
🌬 13mph
↑ 6:54 AM ↓ 6:45 PM
Thu
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Clear
93°/68°
🌬 12mph
↑ 6:55 AM ↓ 6:43 PM
Fri
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Overcast
95°/73°
🌬 15mph
↑ 6:56 AM ↓ 6:42 PM
Sat
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Partly Cloudy
100°/72°
🌬 8mph
↑ 6:56 AM ↓ 6:41 PM
Sun
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Clear
99°/73°
🌬 14mph
↑ 6:57 AM ↓ 6:39 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Gifford Trailhead

The site is located on Hwy #166 26 miles east of Santa Maria.This trail is currently within the Front Fire Closure area. No access. Trail is expected to reopen in early 2019. Gifford Trailhead has one large parking area and serving hikers, equestrians. No motorized use allowed. The Gifford trail (18E12) 2.2 miles has beautiful scenic views.Hitching posts. Picnicking 1 table. Stock trailer parking.Difficulty level : Easy The trailhead is open all year.

Plan Your Visit to Gifford Trailhead

Heading to Gifford Trailhead? 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 Gifford Trailhead?

No central reservation system listed for Gifford Trailhead. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252674) for the latest entry policy and availability.