Join us for a fun filled experience. The Piedra Blanca’s ( which means white rocks) was a playground for the Chumash Indian children and their familys for hundreds of years
. It is a stunningly beautiful area. We will seek and explore many of the canyons and visit several Chumash cliff art sites. We encourage you to bring the whole family. We will meet at Nordhoff H.S. parking lot at 9am, Friday November 27th. We will car pool to the trail head. The actual hiking distance is about 3 miles but we can go farther or just hang out and explore, it’s your choice. Dress in layers as it can be chilly in the morning and warming up as the rocks heat up. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and a camera. There are so many fascinating rock shapes to play in and around. There are a few caves to explore as well. Suggested donation is $20 for adults, kids are free. This is a dog friendly hike as well. For more info contact Robert & Susan @798-2810 or email robert@goojai.com
Sunday November 22nd.
Please join us on this Beautiful Hike into the Matilija Caynon. We will hike to Swimming Holes and Water falls. This is considered one of the “Best Hikes Ever” in Ojai, a must do. The scenic trail follows the beautiful Matilija Creek. This time of year and the temperature might be a little chilly. This is categorized as one of our NO WIMP HIKES. This means, no kids or dogs,(really tough) unless they are hardy trail kids/ dogs. This hike is round trip 10 miles.
We will meet at Nordhoff H.S parking lot in Ojai at 8:30am Sunday, November 22nd . Please dress in layers and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Bring lots of water, sack lunch, snacks, camera, hat/sunscreen. In the event of rain this hike will be postponed.
The cost is $25 for single/$40 for couples.
Saturday, November 14th.
We will begin our hike on the north face of Pine Mountain, just north of Ojai. The elevation is 6,400 ft. and it may be chilly at the start. We meander beneath the ancient pines overlooking the Cuyama Bad Lands. Then we find ourselves descending into the oak trees as the view widens out over the valley and canyons below us. Next we take a secret trail back into the pine trees to an abandoned camp site with a spring. Here we will witness the millions of lady bugs clustered on the ferns and trees. A perfect spot to enjoy the moment and take a lunch break. This is a very rare and special place.
Since poaching of lady bugs has become so widespread we ask that you keep the location a Secret. Dress in layers, bring water, sack lunch, sunscreen, hat, camera, all the normal stuff. There is a drive of about 1 & 1/4 hours to the trail head. If you choose to drive, you will need to gas up before. The views are awesome on the drive, a perfect ” road trip“. We meet at Nordhoff High parking lot in Ojai at 8:30am and carpool up. This is a dog and youth friendly hike but please remember with the drive and lunch this Hike will take about 5 + hours.
Price for this hike is $30 per person or $50 per couple. Any questions contact Robert Evans at 805-798-2810.
Saturday July 11th. Due to popular demand we are heading back to one of our favorite kayak spots, Anacapa Island. Celebrate a day filled with kayaking, swimming among the kelp forest, hiking around the island, and visiting the Island museum. On our last outing, we saw Manta Rays that swam right under our boats! We saw Girabaldi fish, Leopard sharks, dolphins and even flying fish! We will visit the Seal Rookeries, kayak under the arch, and explored several amazing caves. Words cannot express the amazing feeling you will experience. Space is limited so please reserve your spot. The cost is $179 and includes our trip out and back on Island Packers. Your kayak and all your gear is included. Things you will need; Dress in layers, hat and sunscreen, wind breaker, water shoes/ sandals, lots of water, lunch and snacks, change of cloths,(really important) for the boat ride home. We will meet at Oxnard Marina, 3600 South Harbor Blvd. Island Packers Oxnard at 7:15am. Boat leaves promptly at 8am. For more info call Robert @ 805-798-2810.
Sunday, June 14th.
Please join us on our favorite NO WIMPS HIKE. Our goal is to go to all four waterfalls this time out. So come prepared. We will take our time on the way out enjoying the wild flowers and majestic views of the Matilija Canyon. There are lots of swimming holes on the trail so we will be able to jump in and cool off as needed along the way. Here is a brief description of the trail. This hike is approx. 9 miles total. The trail follows the beautiful Matilija Creek. There are times when you are rock hopping over very HOT rocks this time of year. This is why we ask that you don’t bring Dogs or Kids. Things you will need: Lots of water, lunch and snacks, sunscreen, hat. Dress in layers, (morning is cool and then it gets warm). Comfortable hiking shoes are a recommended. We will meet at Nordhoff parking lot at 8:30am and car pool from there. Price for this hike is $25.00 per person. Any questions call Robert or Susan@ 798-2810 or robert@goojai.com.
Saturday, May 9th.
Please join us on this beautiful hike to our highest mountain range at 6500 feet. We will meet at Nordhoff H.S parking lot at 8am. There is some drive time approx.37miles to the trail head. Plan on carpooling. The majestic ancient pine trees soar into a brilliant blue sky and will leave you speechless. The sounds and smells are amazing. The views are 360 degree, encompassing the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands on one side, and the Oso Bad Lands on the other. Thetrail winds through the beautiful pines along stunning ridge top views. The meadows are in bloom with various wild flowers, truly a sight to behold. We might even find some left over snow. The climate is cooler here than in Ojai so dress in layers. Comfortable hiking shoes, hat and sunscreen are also recommended. Please bring a sack lunch and plenty of water. This is not a very strenuous hike so everyone, (children and Dogs) are welcome. Distance is approx 6 miles total. Cost is $20 for single and $30 for couple. For more information contact Robert at 805-798-2810
Join us on our annual Bear Creek and Beyond Hike Sunday, April 26th. This scenic trail follows the Sespe River and the landscape is covered with beautiful wild flowers and interesting rock formations. The hike is approximately 8 miles round trip. This is not a very strenuous hike but there are a few river crossings along the way. We will hike to a fresh water spring after stoping for lunch at Bear Creek. There are lots of great places to swim on this hike. Dress in layers and comfortable hiking shoes. Hat and suncreen are recomended. Bring plenty of water to drink and a sack lunch. We will meet at Nordhoff H.S parking lot at 8:00am. The cost is $20 for single and $30 a couple. For more info contact Robert (805) 798-2810 or robert@goojai.com
Sunday November 22nd.Please join us on this Beautiful Hike into the Matilija Caynon. We will hike to Swimming Holes and Water falls. This is considered one of the “Best Hikes Ever” in Ojai, a must do. The scenic trail follows the beautiful Matilija Creek. This time of year and the temperature might be a little chilly. This is categorized as one of our NO WIMP HIKES. This means, no kids or dogs,(really tough) unless they are hardy trail kids/ dogs. This hike is round trip 10 miles.
We will meet at Nordhoff H.S parking lot in Ojai at 8:30am Sunday, November 22nd . Please dress in layers and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Bring lots of water, sack lunch, snacks, camera, hat/sunscreen. In the event of rain this hike will be postponed.
The cost is $25 for single/$40 for couples.
This is one of our favorite hikes to the Nordhoff Ridge. Not just because it is one of the shortest routes, only 3 miles to the top,along a beautiful trail filled with ferns . The views are spectacular. On one side is the Sespe Valley and the other,the Channel Islands. The trail is shady and cool this time of year. We will have lunch on top of the ridge just above the old Nordhoff Lookout Tower. We will meet at Nordhoff High School at 9am. Price for this hike is $20 for singles and $30 for couples. Please dress in layers and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Bring a sack lunch and plenty of water. This is a Dog Friendly Hike! Any questions call Robert at (805)798-2810 or email robert@goojai.com
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SALT FLATS
Saturday February 28th. The Salt Flats hike is one of the more unique hikes in our area. The hike is approximately 4 miles total. It follows a creek that is full of fossils. This trail leads us to a salt water water fall, the only one of its kind in our United States. Once here we then climb up and over the water fall and go straight to the salt flats. This area was originally part of the ocean and what we are left with now is a very large dry salt lake bed. Depending on the amount of rain, the salt is carried up to the surface into several small pools. This water then flows down from the pools and creates the water fall. We will explore the dry lake bed and hunt for fossils and then have lunch at a Chumash camp site before returning. This hike is not a very strenuous hike, definitely one the whole family can enjoy includingdogs. We will meet at Nordhoff High School at 9am. Car pool time from here to the trail head is about 30 minutes. Dress in layers and comfortable hiking shoes. Bring water and a lunch. The cost is $20 for a single and $30 for a couple. So bring a friend. We should be back to Nordhoff School by 2pm.
