6.6 hr
Overview
As its name suggest, Nordhoff Ridge road follows the ridgeline above Ojai. It's a long, wide and high elevation fire road that runs East-West and connects several trails.<br><br>You can access the following trails from Nordhoff Ridge Road: Sisar Canyon, Horn Canyon, Gridley Trail, Pratt Trail, Lower Red Reef Trail and Lion Canyon Trail.<br><br>A fun ride (that probably requires a shuttle) is to ride up Sisar Canyon (long, but moderate climb), and ride Nordhoff Ridge West. Most of it is a fun downhill with amazing views! Once you'll have had your fill, ride down Gridley or Pratt.
Trail Stats
24.0 km
360 m
1677 m
964 m
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Photos
Top of Pratt Trail at Nordoff Ridge Road.
Top of Pratt Trail at Nordoff Ridge Road.
The entrance of Red Reef trail of Nordhoff Ridge
The entrance of Red Reef trail of Nordhoff Ridge
Enjoy the view from the top of the Gridley Trail!
Enjoy the view from the top of the Gridley Trail!
Nordoff Ridge Road to the top of Nordoff Peak.
Nordoff Ridge Road to the top of Nordoff Peak.
The Topatopa mountains
The Topatopa mountains
The intersection of Nordhoff Ridge and Sisar Canyon road
The intersection of Nordhoff Ridge and Sisar Canyon road
The Topatopa Mountains and Gridley trail below
The Topatopa Mountains and Gridley trail below
The view from Nordhoff Peak.
The view from Nordhoff Peak.
Nordhoff Ridge with Chef's peak in the background
Nordhoff Ridge with Chef's peak in the background