Explore Ojai NW Trails: Pratt, Cozy Dell, Foothill, Magic Mountain, CD Spur, etc

Ojai and the surrounding area has some of the most beautiful nature and wilderness for hiking and exploring, especially when the spring wild flowers are blooming, and before hot summer days.

Matilija Creek & Canyon to Matilija Falls, Santa Paula Punchbowls by creek traverse to Jackson Falls, Pratt Trail Nordhoff Peak Gridley Trail Loop, these are some of the most beautiful and exciting local hikes.

On this trip, we are partnering with Liron, Ventura Hiking 30s to 40s. There are two options. First is to do Pratt, Cozy Dell & Foothill, 5.5 miles, 1500’ climb & descent, and return with Liron. The second option is a more extended version of exploring, continue on with me, tentatively about 10-12 miles, 3000’ climb & descent, exploring Cozy Dell to Hwy 33, Cozy Dell Spur, Magic Mountain Loop, off trail exploring, plus optional boulder climbing.

I am testing out these options so that more people can participate, and introduce them to more strenuous exploring adventures. Some of the adventures that I have in mind in the near future include Topatopa Bluff & Sisar Peaks with overnight camping at White Ledge Camp, Kennedy Ridge Trail, Santa Paula Puchbowls to Jackson Falls, and many wild & stunningly beautiful places in Matilija Wilderness.

If you are also passionate about exploring in beautiful nature, committed to health, fitness & agility, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to join.

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, self reflective, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude

Personality & Character: authentic, sincere, down to earth, cheerful, pleasant to chat with, respectful, thoughtful, effective in communicating, intelligent, competent

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for hiking & exploring adventure, mentally & emotionally sound

Ability: assess and manage risks effectively, carry on meaningful conversations

Experience & Skill: uneven terrain hiking, plus potential rocky terrain, scrambling, boulder climbing, bush whacking

Distance & Climb: up to 12 mile, 3000’

Supply & Equipment: adequate hydration & nourishment, reliable headlamp and windbreaker as needed for potential night return due to unforeseen delay, navigation apps

Trailhead: Pratt Trailhead

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By RSVPing and participating in this event, you acknowledge that outdoor adventures carry risks (injury, illness, accidents, etc.) and agree that you are solely responsible for your own safety, health, well being, and belongings. The organizer(s) and co-hosts are not liable for any loss, damage, or injury. By joining, you agree to the full terms and conditions.