Howard Canyon to Nordhoff Ridge hike, north of Ojai
- When
- Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 4:00 PM
- Where
- Howard Creek Trailhead, Maricopa Hwy, Ojai (map)
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NO CELL COVERAGE AT THE TRAILHEAD. On the Howard Canyon trail it seems remote, but not really so. It's one of my favorite local hikes plus Hwy 33 is now open without construction stops. From the Howard Canyon Trailhead to the Nordhoff Ridge Road and back is on the same trail. Hike is \~6 miles roundtrip, a tad over 1,200 feet elevation gain (gradual for the most part), at a moderate pace (\~2.0, miles/hr). Turn around point is the small campground at the Nordhoff Ridge Road. This is an in and out trail, there will be no sweep. Keep your eyes out for rattlesnakes: look before you reach or sit down. DOGS OK BUT MUST BE ON A LEASH FOR ENTIRE HIKE. Although easily accessible the Howard Canyon Trail is along the north flank of the Nordhoff Ridge and seems remote, with deep sandstone-and shale-walled canyons, and with the possible sighting of deer, coyote, bobcat, and a black bear or two…
