Torched tower provides peak view of valley
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
The view from Nordhoff Lookout, looking west.
The old fire lookout tower that once stood guard over the Ojai Valley is accessible from three distinct trailheads — Pratt, Gridley and Howard Creek.
No matter which route you take, the last mile to Nordhoff Peak will test your determination.
Season of color through photographer's lens
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Color and rushing water at the west fork Lion Canyon waterfall.
Winter arrives today, Dec. 21, at 2:23 p.m., but it’s not too late to catch a last glimpse of fall in the Los Padres National Forest. It’s a great time of year to get out for a hike — temperatures are down, the trails are empty and the trees are changing color. Consider these trails when planning a walk amongst the turning leaves. All three trailheads are located approximately 30 to 40 minutes north of Ojai.
Let’s take a look at three most popular hiking trails
Voting recently concluded in the 2018 Best of the Ojai Valley contest, in which readers cast votes in 140 categories, including favorite hiking trail.
The results will be published in the Best of the Ojai Valley supplement in the Oct. 19 edition of the Ojai Valley News.
From last year’s contest, here are our readers’ top three picks, along with directions to the trailheads and what hikers can expect.