Overview and Map Details for
Sulphur Mountain Road near Ojai
Sulphur Mountain Road is a well-maintained fire road that climbs gently and quite consitently, starting at 400' above sea level and climbing to 2300' over 9 miles. The bottom section goes through an oak forest and higher up in the grazing land there are still groves of oak trees from time to time. From some points you get a good view of Lake Casitas to the west. When you get a little higher, you can see Santa Paula and the Santa Clara River Valley to the south-east. The road goes through some ranch land so you might see some cattle nearby, including in the middle of the road. The picture shown above was taken on a ride in October after months of no rain so everything was pretty brown and dead. It's much more pretty in the spring when the hillsides are deep green. During this period it's one of the prettiest rides around and is perfect for novice and intermediate riders, as shown below.
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The ride ends when you reach a paved road and some homes. From there it's a pleasant coast back down to the parking area. Download the GPS
track If you think this trail is steep, see how it compares to other steep trails. |
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Length (miles) |
9.0 |
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Climb (feet) |
2000 (estimated) |
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Descent (feet) |
100 (estimated) |
Trail Profile
This page last updated on June 6, 2008
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Thanks for looking at Steve's guide to trails in Ventura County, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) and other locations. |
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Description Sulphur Mountain
Road is a well-maintained fire road that climbs gently and quite
consitently, starting at 400' above sea level and climbing to 2300'
over 9 miles. From some points you get a good view of Lake Casitas
to the west. When you get a little higher, you can see Santa Paula
and the Santa Clara River Valley to the south-east. The road goes
through some ranch land so you might see some cattle nearby,
including in the middle of the road.
to help you find your way.