Boulder Canyon

Boulder Canyon is a hard hike on natural-surface trails in the Ojai Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest, about 10 miles from the town of Ojai, California. The trail is an out-and-back route that climbs from a low point of about 3,570 feet to a high of roughly 6,700 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 3,170 feet over a round trip of about 9.6 miles. The trail is open year-round, and the Forest Service manages the land. Bikes and horses are allowed, so the route suits a variety of travelers. Pine Mountain campground sits right at the trailhead, about 0.1 mile away, and Reyes Peak campground is about 0.6 mile off. The climb to the high point is the core of the route, and several other outings lie within a short drive. Happy Hunting Grounds and Picnic Area Boulders are climbing areas about 0.4 mile away, and Raspberry Spring is a hike about 0.6 mile away. For a change of pace, Matilija Creek offers canoeing about 8 miles out.