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Oso Ridge Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
Oso Ridge trail on the Venture River Preserve.
1.9
mi
Distance
760
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
May require crossing a River

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.86mi
Distance
760ft
Elevation Gain
145ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,324ft
High Point
614ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts at the junction of the Upper and Lower Loops trail near the River crossing. From the River the trail makes a short steep climb then crosses a service road. A half mile beyond that you'll come to a beach under an oak tree with great views of the Ojai Valley. The trail continues up the ridge and intersects with the Allen Jacob's Trail. Continuing up the trail you'll reach the high point in the Preserve before the trail descends to meet the upper end of the Wills Canyon Trail and the Chaparral Crest Trail.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Dan Whelan