California hiking trails - Horn Canyon Trail, Sierra Madre, Ventura County

   
  Horn Canyon Trail is not very near Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura at all, but many folks like to hike here to be near nature. Each trail in California is well worth a backcountry hike. Backcountry hiking here in California is a must. The total elevation difference for Horn Canyon Trail is 3,157 feet which is a higher than average number. This wilderness hiking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. California has plenty of delightful trails, and one of these is Horn Canyon Trail in Ventura
    County. Here in the delightful state of California backcountry trekking is a fine way to spend some time. Sometimes this wilderness hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Backcountry
trails like this one here in the Sierra Madre are an outstanding way to explore these summits. Some parts of this hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This is one of many backpacking and hiking trails in the surrounding region. Summertime highs at Horn Canyon Trail generally tend to be in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 60's, and overnight lows during  
the winter for Horn Canyon Trail tend to be in the 30's. This hiking trail is a mid length hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking and hiking trail delightful for the average backcountry trekker looking for a cool adventure. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This trek shouldn't take more than 5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. At Horn Canyon Trail you don’t see much rain; February is when you get the most rain here; the driest of the months is July. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Hey, time for a hike don’t you think? Horn Canyon Trail in Ventura County, California is a tremendous place for getting out. Horn Canyon Trail is 5.8 miles long it's a mid length backcountry hike.

Briefly about the general area:
Horn Canyon Trail is near Thatcker Canyon which is beyond doubt worth visiting, and a spree to Wilsie Spring will fill your spirit with perfect feelings. But wait, there's more exciting things to do in the Sierra Madre. Here at Horn Canyon Trail you'll probably meet some people from Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura.
Just can't get enough of Horn Canyon Trail. It's always splendid to pop by Rose Valley Falls, and Horn Canyon Trail is a splendid place to visit for more than one day, White Ledge Campground is a splendid place to camp nearby. Having a nice time in the Sierra Madre is painless. Channel Islands National Park is a very splendid site to have a look at close to Horn Canyon Trail, and some of the water close by flows, like Sycamore Creek. You ought to undeniably dedicate some time to Sisar Pasture while you're here at Horn Canyon Trail, and The Pine Campground is a great local campground.
In the event that you don’t have a problem getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Sespe Creek, and hey, Reeves Creek is a nice local stream.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.4718, Longitude -119.1711
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Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.4947, Longitude -119.1464
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 2 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.9 miles
Total climbing distance = .1 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace: 2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours

Total elevation difference: 3157 feet


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 Trails Near Horn Canyon Trail:
Rose Lion Trail, Ventura County , 3 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2160 feet elevation difference
Middle Sespe Trail, Ventura County , 5 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 314 feet elevation difference
Foothill Trail, Ventura County , 6 miles away, 1.7 hiking miles, 679 feet elevation difference
Pratt Trail, Ventura County , 7 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 2337 feet elevation difference
Last Chance Trail, Ventura County , 8 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 4251 feet elevation difference
Reed Reef Trail, Ventura County , 8 miles away,  21 hiking miles, 4276 feet elevation difference
Cozy Dell Trail, Ventura County , 8 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 780 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Horn Canyon Trail:
The Pine Campground, Ventura County, 0 miles away
White Ledge Campground, Ventura County, 3 miles away
Rose Valley Campground, Ventura County, 3 miles away
Middle Lion Campground, Ventura County, 4 miles away
Lion Campground, Ventura County, 5 miles away
 Whitewater Near Horn Canyon Trail:
Sespe Creek, Ventura County County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 31.5 miles long (Lion Campground to Highway 126 bridge)
 National Parks Near Horn Canyon Trail:
Channel Islands National Park, Ventura - CA , 14 miles away
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks - CA , 25 miles away
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The Capri, Ojai , 5 miles away
Su Nido Inn, Ojai , 6 miles away
Ojai Rancho Inn, Ojai , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Horn Canyon Trail
Senior Canyon Reservoir, Ventura County , 2 miles away
Upper Rose Lake, Ventura County , 4 miles away

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