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Allen Jacobs Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
Allen Jacobs trail in the Venture River Preserve.
1.6
mi
Distance
147
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Access Issues
Crossing a River is required for access, can sometimes be a problem in the winter

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.58mi
Distance
147ft
Elevation Gain
328ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
1,067ft
High Point
827ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Allen Jacobs trail is in the Venture River Preserve and managed by the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy. The trail intersects with the Oso Ridge Trail on the South and with the Chaparral Crest Trail and Fern Grotto trails on the North. The trail is mostly chaparral covered wildland but also runs through an oak canyon riparian area. Their is a nice wooden bridge (constructed in 2020) over the small seasonal creek. Hiking, mountain bikes, and equestrian commonly used the trail.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
Relatively new trail but very flowy with good views of the Ojai valley. Tread is great, just a bit dusty.
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Contributors
Dan Whelan