• Pratt Trail To Nordhoff Ridge or Peak

    Towsley Canyon Park - hwd 24335 The Old Rd, Newhall, CA, US

    Ready to earn those mountain views? The Pratt Trail is Ojai's classic "no pain, no gain" adventure—a 9.7-mile out-and-back beast that'll have you climbing 3,103 feet through Los Padres National Forest. When we’re at Nordhoff Ridge, those who want to can hike the extra .75 miles/388 feet gain to the peak (details below). Plan on […]

  • Lynnmere Loop from Camino Magenta – a Gentler (not Beginner) Hike

    Towsley Canyon Park - hwd 24335 The Old Rd, Newhall, CA, US

    Instead of our usual starting point at the Conejo Playfields, this shorter, gentler hike will start at the top of Camino Magenta, in the beautiful unincorporated Lynn Ranch neighborhood surrounded by Thousand Oaks. Before the mustard gets too high, we’ll do a loop around the gated Lynnmere community and wind up back at our starting […]

  • E-BIKE RIDE ON BACK ROADS OF SANTA PAULA + optional lunch

    Towsley Canyon Park - hwd 24335 The Old Rd, Newhall, CA, US

    Let's try Santa Paula's back roads, streets and bike paths. After the ride, as an option, we can have lunch at the Flight 126 Cafe at the Santa Paula Airport. MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: At the Veterans Memorial Park in Santa Paula at 9:00am. RESTROOMS: At the beginning and end of ride ROUTE This will […]

  • Towsley Canyon

    Towsley Canyon Park - hwd 24335 The Old Rd, Newhall, CA, US

    This outing follows a counterclockwise lollipop loop that blends wide canyon roads, singletrack, and ridgeline views for a well-rounded, moderate hike. We’ll start from the Rivendale Ranch trailhead and head up Towsley Canyon Road, an easy, gradual warm-up through oak-studded canyon bottoms. From there, we’ll turn onto the Towsley View Loop Trail, climbing steadily through […]

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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