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4.2 miles
Distance
1,196 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
00:30:54
Avg time
1,090 ft
Altitude change
404 ft
Altitude min
1,494 ft
Altitude max
404 ft
Altitude start
1,493 ft
Altitude end
5%
Grade
-15%
Grade max
39.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2,605 ft
Distance down
1,903 ft
Distance flat
00:30:54
Avg time
Harmon Canyon Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaVentura
, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
- 35 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
- 5 in Adaptive Biking
- 55 in Gravel Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2020
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Land Owner
Harmon Canyon Preserve, established in 2020, is Ventura's first large-scale nature preserve. At 2,100 acres, visitors enjoy hills and canyons that feature oak groves, stream crossings, and breathtaking views of Southern California mountain ranges, coastlines, and Channel Islands National Park. This spectacular recreation destination offers miles of trails for hiking, biking, running, and exploring. Leashed dogs are allowed in Harmon Canyon Preserve.
source: HARMON CANYON PRESERVE
Access Info
Harmon Canyon Preserve is located at 7511 Foothill Road (map). Free parking is available at the preserve trailhead off of McVittie Place.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 5 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 22 rides
- Last: Oct 27, 2026
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I visited this place for the first time 6/7/26 and hiked a few trails. Very impressive trail layout and challenging hills rewarded with views up high. Nice large parking lot. I was most of all impressed with the trail maintenance in terms of brush clearance. So many trails in the Santa Monica Mountains and the Santa Barbara area are overgrown to the point of being unusable. While I hiked I broke off some protruding brush to make my tiny contribution 
Thanks to all responsible for this wonderful trail network.
Thanks to all responsible for this wonderful trail network.
RobWickens
FYI I guess no E-bikes allowed on trails ♂️
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