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SaveOjai trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Dirtbiking and Winter Fat Biking. Popular destinations include Ventura River Preserve and Sespe Wilderness.
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- Mountain Bike
72 trails
- E-Bike
12 trails
- Gravel Bike
22 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Horse
23 trails
- Hike
91 trails
- Trail Running
91 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
4 trails
Region Details
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- 16
- 24
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Region Status
Caution as of Aug 10, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 93
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 72
- Trails E-Bike
- 12
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 22
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 11
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 23
- Trails Hike
- 91
- Trails Trail Running
- 91
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 4
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Total Distance
- 325 miles
- Total Descent
- 59,977 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,262 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,487 ft
- Reports
- 445
- Photos
- 393
- Completed Counter
- 7,306
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Ventura River Preserve
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- 13
- 2
- 1
Popular Ojai Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 5 miles • 125 ft • 331 •
One of the most popular trails in Ojai. An out and back trail ride with an extremely fun long/challenging flowy decent. Being that you must climb to get to the top don't bring your DH bike but also I would not recommend a hard tail...
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 15 miles • 2,792 ft • 283 •
This is a very good and well maintained fire road with a few small single tracks mixed in between. If you are looking for a nice fire road ride with great views and relaxing, nothing technical terain then this is the trail for you.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,126 ft • 0 ft • 232 •
Gridley trail starts in Ojai at the north end of Road and ends on top of Nordhoff Ridge. This short lower section of trail is quite a bit more technical than the rest of the trail containing steep rock gardens and some exposure. Beyond...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 4,367 ft • 8 ft • 230 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 8 ft green climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 585 ft • 209 •
This is a great xc trail and can be made into an awesome loop if you keep going and link it with . Not too long, not too steep but you can push your self as hard as you want. There are many other single tracks in this area that can be...
• 90 ★ 3.4 • 1,660 ft • 223 ft • 183 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 223 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 127 ft • 180 •
(Rice Ridge) is best run from the top of / down and ending at near the start of . It can be ridden the other direction uphill, but there will be some hiking section unless you are a beast. This trail is in the midst of fundraising to...
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,005 ft • 7 ft • 177 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 7 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Ojai Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.5 • 8 miles • 1,483 ft • 1 • Loop •
Technical ascent up to slightly less technical ascent up Foothill Trail. More mellow single track...
6 miles • 771 ft • 4 •
Short loop - Oso Ridge back via Willis Canyon
★ 1.0 • 8 miles • 1,645 ft • 3 • Loop •
Difficult ascent up followed by a sustained ascent of Pratt Trail (Fireroad). Descend l (Fireroad) and...
5 miles • 415 ft • 0 • Loop •
Easy loop on mixed surfaces (pavement, dirt road) featuring a view of the Ojai Valley from Shelf Road.
• 6 miles • 606 ft • 5 •
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Sulfur Mountain | Aug 10, 2026 @ 7:21am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 10, 2026 | Ideal | sometwo | ||
| Wills Canyon to Cooper Canyon | Mar 13, 2026 @ 4:13pm (America/Los_Angeles) Mar 13, 2026 | Unknown | Jefezplt | ||
| Pratt Downhill | Mar 7, 2026 @ 2:49pm (America/Los_Angeles) Mar 7, 2026 | Ideal | MHartong | ||
| Portrero Seco Road | Mar 4, 2026 @ 12:28pm (America/Los_Angeles) Mar 4, 2026 | Very Dry | gimafi | ||
| Sisar Canyon | Jan 18, 2026 @ 9:17am (America/Los_Angeles) Jan 18, 2026 | Ideal | SparkeyCA | ||
| Red Reef | Dec 13, 2025 @ 5:59am (America/Los_Angeles) Dec 13, 2025 | Ideal | Huerta32 | ||
| Gridley | Dec 13, 2025 @ 8:38am (America/Los_Angeles) Dec 13, 2025 | Ideal | FlowRips | ||
| Rice Wills | Aug 12, 2025 @ 3:17pm Aug 12, 2025 | Dry | dclarkmtb | ||
| River View Trailhead | Jul 8, 2025 @ 9:54am Jul 8, 2025 | Dry | JamesAgepoguyiu | ||
| Wills Crossover | Jul 8, 2025 @ 9:54am Jul 8, 2025 | Dry | JamesAgepoguyiu |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flora33 | like | report | activity #103356108 | Sep 8, 2026 @ 11:03am Sep 8, 2026 |
| fcfreak | wishlist | trail | activity #103250867 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 5:02am Sep 7, 2026 |
| Singltrkr1 | add | video | activity #102774159 | Aug 31, 2026 @ 1:11pm Aug 31, 2026 |
| Lukeshields | wishlist | trail | activity #102562627 and 1 more | Aug 28, 2026 @ 11:01pm Aug 28, 2026 |
| ChristianthiDEp | wishlist | trail | activity #101594863 | Aug 15, 2026 @ 11:25pm Aug 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This is a fun trail. There a few (3) places... | May 31, 2026 @ 2:20pm May 31, 2026 | ||
| trail | Running OK. A few places are blown out and... | May 4, 2026 @ 9:47am May 4, 2026 | ||
| report | Very nice condition. A few ticks so check... | Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:51am Apr 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | I couldn't get across the river in any of the... | Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:12am Mar 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | There are some washed out sections near the... | Mar 22, 2026 @ 3:13pm Mar 22, 2026 |
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10 Green Trails70 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k176 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge64 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge7 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k183 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge63 awarded
Local Trail Supporters
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 72 | 234 miles | 42,861 ft | 107 miles | 6,913 ft | #965 | #377 | 375 | 445 | 5 | 10,923 | |
| E-Bike | 12 | 54 miles | 9,065 ft | 24 miles | 5,427 ft | #3,091 | #1,133 | 6 | 302 | 3 | 1,201 | |
| Gravel Bike | 22 | 118 miles | 13,153 ft | 47 miles | 6,125 ft | #738 | #192 | 67 | 1 | 95 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 11 | 20 miles | 2,657 ft | 10 miles | 4,249 ft | #1,414 | #751 | 48 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 4,327 ft | 177 ft | 1,998 ft | 154 ft | #3,574 | #1,020 | 6 | ||||
| Horse | 23 | 141 miles | 21,873 ft | 62 miles | 5,820 ft | #321 | #398 | 93 | ||||
| Hike | 91 | 324 miles | 59,423 ft | 147 miles | 7,264 ft | #452 | #207 | 12 | 435 | 1 | 1,161 | |
| Trail Running | 91 | 324 miles | 59,423 ft | 147 miles | 7,264 ft | #439 | #172 | 435 | 1 | 388 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 4 | 22 miles | 3,100 ft | 10 miles | 3,071 ft | #923 | #351 | 67 | 1 | |||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 2 miles | 1,572 ft | 6 | 1 | |||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 11 miles | 1,339 ft | 5 miles | 1,906 ft | 62 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Ojai?
Ojai has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ojai?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ojai are:
- El Nido Trail (4.2/5)
- Chorro Grande Trail (4.2/5)
- Prisoners (4.2/5)
- Boulder Canyon Trail (4.1/5)
- Loons Den (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Ojai?
There are 13 parking locations listed in Ojai. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Ojai?
The longest trail in Ojai is Sulfur Mountain at 15.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ojai?
The best hiking trails in Ojai are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ojai?
The best trail running trails in Ojai are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Ojai?
Ojai has a total of 93 trails. Of those, 72 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ojai to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ojai?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ojai is Horn Canyon with 3,794 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ojai?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ojai is Boulder Canyon Trail with 3,227 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ojai?
Ojai supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ojai?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Ojai is Horn Canyon with an average grade of 14.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Ojai?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Ojai. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Ojai?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Ojai are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Ojai?
The overall region status for Ojai is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 59 trails:
- Clear / Green: 43
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 9
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Ojai?
Yes, Ojai supports e-bike riding. There are 10 trails in Ojai that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Ojai?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Ojai are:
- Lower Pratt-Foothill-Fuel Break - Lower Gridley - Shelf Loop
- Ventura River Preserve blue trails
- Oso Ridge to Willis Canyon Loop
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What is the highest summit in Ojai?
The highest summit in Ojai is Reyes Peak at 7,493 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ojai?
The most popular Strava segments in Ojai are:
- Devils Gulch Hill (16,166 athletes)
- Mira Monte to Oak View via Bike Path (16,116 athletes)
- The real peak (11,268 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Ojai?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Ojai. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 43
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 9
- Closed: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ojai?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Ojai are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Ojai?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ojai are:
- Sulfur Mountain (3.8/5)
- Wills Crossover (2.5/5)
- Lower River Loop (2.5/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Nordhoff Peak Lookout Tower Viewpoint
- Reyes Creek Campground Camping
- Bear Creek Camp Camping
- Oak Flat Campsite Camping
- Willet Campsite Camping
- Coltrell Flat Camping
- Sespe Hot Springs Sight
- Shady Campsite Camping
- Ladybug Campsite Camping
- East Fork Lion Camp Camping
- Reyes Peak (7,493 ft)
- Haddock Mountain (7,421 ft)
- Thorn Point (6,923 ft)
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