Santa Margarita-North Shore
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Santa Margarita Lake North Shore Trail

bulletWHERE:  Santa Margarita Lake North Shore Trail
bulletWHO SHOULD GO:  Hikers, cyclists and equestrians.
bulletHIGHLIGHTS:  A wonderful jeep road that allows you views of the lake.  Good footing most of the year.
bulletHOW TO GET THERE:  Hwy 101 to Highway 58, the Santa Margarita exit.  Follow highway 58, crossing the railroad tracks until Pozo Road is reached.  Take the right fork, Pozo Road.  Proceed past the Santa Margarita Lake exit for 7 miles.  Turn left on River Road after crossing the bridge.  Drive two to three miles to the entrance on left side of the road.  Plenty of parking and easy turn around for horse trailers.  You do need to pay for day use, unless you have a Santa Margarita Lake Car Pass.
bulletTrail Character and Distance:  The established trail is a jeep road.  Before going, verify the trail is open by calling:

Santa Margarita Lake Office (805) 788-2397
Camping Reservations (805) 788-2397
Day-Use/Picnic Reservations (805)788-2397
Marina Store (805) 438-4682