Hikes in Ojai

The city of Ojai lies on the southern edge of Los Padres National Forest, and there is great hiking in the green mountains around the city. Route 33, Mariposa Highway, heads north of Ojai into the breathtaking mountains, offering a scenic drive with numerous hairpin switchbacks. Along the way, there are several places to hike and camp. The largest campground in the area is Wheeler Gorge with seventy sites and a pleasant one-mile loop trail. ... Read more.
Andrew Molera State Park Trail Camp
Andrew Molera State Park preserves nearly 5,000 acres of beautiful parkland at the north end of Big Sur. Hikers can explore the park on over twenty miles of trails, including the Ridge Trail - Panorama Trail - Bluff Trail Loop hike. Campers can enjoy Andrew Molera State Park Trail Camp, which has a 24 first-come first-serve campsites in a grassy meadow near the Big Sur River and Molera Beach. ...Read more.
By: Published: July 25, 2014 Last updated: April 9, 2026
Ridge Trail – Panorama Trail – Bluff Trail Loop in Andrew Molera State Park
Andrew Molera State Park's big loop trek centered over Ridge Trail, Panorama Trail, and Bluff Trail has about everything you could want in a Big Sur hike, including a redwood grove, an unspoiled beach, and lots of ocean views over a wild coastline. This is a hike for those who want to lose themselves in the majestic beautify of Big Sur. Ok, don't get lost, bring along these directions and immerse yourself in the area's natural beauty, enjoying spectacular seaside views and solitude in Andrew Molera State Park. ...Read more.
Distance: 8.7 miles · Elevation change: 1100 feet
By: Published: July 25, 2014 Last updated: April 10, 2026
Nature Trail – River Path Loop in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
You don't have to travel far beyond the entrance booth at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to get an introduction to the area's plants and animals. That's because the easy-walk providing Nature Trail starts from a day use lot just inside the park. Two additional trails along the Big Sur River in this area can be combined with the Nature Trail to form short easy loops. ...Read more.
Distance: 0.55 miles · Elevation change: 15 feet
By: Published: July 21, 2014 Last updated: December 9, 2025
Pfeiffer Falls and Valley View in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
The trails to Pfeiffer Falls and Valley View are a perfect fit for hikers who like to multi-task. The versatile hike in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has a bit of everything. See impressive redwood trees in a shaded canyon, examine colorful wildflowers on a sunny ridge, admire a charming waterfall, and gaze out from a vista point that looks all the way down the Big Sur River Valley to the Pacific Ocean. ...Read more.
Distance: 2.4 miles · Elevation change: 550 feet
By: Published: July 20, 2014 Last updated: December 9, 2025
Big Sur River Gorge in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Big Sur River Gorge is one of the big draws at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, facilitating a romp to a swimming hole in the wilds of Big Sur. An unmaintained trail connects the park's campground to a inviting pool of clear river water in a granite-walled gorge. Multiple river crossings along the way make for a rock-hopping hike of half a mile round trip. ...Read more.
Distance: 0.5 miles · Elevation change: 75 feet
By: Published: July 19, 2014 Last updated: December 9, 2025