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2.7 miles
Distance
1,937 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:30:18
Avg time
1,929 ft
Altitude change
3,311 ft
Altitude min
5,240 ft
Altitude max
3,311 ft
Altitude start
5,240 ft
Altitude end
13.6%
Grade
-4.3%
Grade max
50.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
269 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:30:18
Avg time

Red Reef Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ojai
    , California
  • Ref Number
    21W08
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #204736 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31734 in Trail Running
    • #91906 in Hiking
    • #6747 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    US Forest Service

Backcountry trail dropping from Nordoff Ridge Road down to a switchback on Sisar Canyon Road. Fun but short.

Some poodle dog bush remains along the upper half but is dying off.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 29 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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Red Reef Trail Reports

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Dec 13, 2025 @ 5:59am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 13, 2025
Aug 7, 2023 @ 6:29pm
Aug 7, 2023
 The top half is super loose and sketchy, number of high-consequence exposures where slides have run through the trail. The bottom half was more...
Jul 29, 2023 @ 8:20pm
Jul 29, 2023
 There top half can get pretty loose and there is still a couple of blow outs on the bottom section, including a massive rock slide which will need...
May 9, 2022 @ 7:54pm
May 9, 2022
 There is still some poodle dog bush on the upper half but it is dying off and mostly avoidable. A short section in the middle is a bit overgrown....
Aug 29, 2021 @ 6:33am
Aug 29, 2021
 Not much change, still a little overgrown, and soft edges, dry and loose.
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on Dec 13, 2025
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Bigairbrady
      There are some washed out sections near the bottom. The upper 3/4 is very rideable.
      cmerritt19
      Avoid this trail unless you’re an expert. There are sections with boulders from washouts blocking my the trail and it’s all super loose. Not a fun experience at all for an intermediate rider like myself.
      alexryanperry alexryanperry
      Fun trail with gorgeous views of the Topas and Ojai Valley. The top half is steep and loose while the bottom half is smoother but some tech sections. This is a part of a great gravel ride after climbing Sisar but not worth the long climb up if you’re on a MTB since it’s so short.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Reef located?
      Red Reef is located in Ojai, California, United States. It is part of the Ojai trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.47898, -119.1249.
      ▼ How hard is Red Reef?
      Red Reef is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Reef?
      Red Reef has 1,937 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,311 ft to 5,240 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Reef a point to point trail?
      Red Reef is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Reef?
      Red Reef is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Reef?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Reef. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Reef?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Reef are:
      • May (6 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Red Reef? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Reef are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Reef?
      The estimated time to ride Red Reef is approximately 30 minutes. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Red Reef?
      Red Reef is a moderately popular trail. There have been 158 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 183 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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