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California
15.0 mi
Distance
1,079 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Middle Sespe
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Middle Sespe is a moderate 15-mile out-and-back trail in the Sespe Wilderness that follows a scenic creek corridor through chaparral and oak woodland. This trail offers a rewarding combination of riparian habitat, canyon views, and solitude, making it ideal for hikers seeking a longer day hike or backpacking opportunity in Ventura County's backcountry.
Howard Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 5.69-mile creek trail with 2,241 ft elevation gain.
Wheeler Gorge Nature
~5 min drive
Easy creek-side nature walk through Wheeler Gorge with minimal elevation gain.
Reyes Peak
~10 min drive
Moderate 10-mile summit hike with 1,537 ft gain and expansive ridge views.
Cozy Dell
~10 min drive
Steady 3.84-mile climb with 950 ft gain through oak and chaparral woodland.
Rose Valley Falls
~7 min drive
Easy waterfall hike to a scenic cascade in Rose Valley.
Chorro Grande
~10 min drive
Strenuous 10.28-mile mountain hike with 3,381 ft elevation gain.
Johnston Ridge
~23 min drive
Scenic 3.75-mile ridge hike with 697 ft elevation gain.
Foothill
~10 min drive
Short, beginner-friendly foothill hike with gentle elevation gain.
Gridley
~10 min drive
Challenging 11.79-mile mountain trail with nearly 4,000 ft elevation gain.
Franklin
~29 min drive
Moderately steep 5.47-mile hike with 2,571 ft elevation gain near Franklin.
