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| | There are so many brilliant hiking trails for backcountry trekking in California; one of them being Pratt Trail in Ventura County. With so many outdoors pursuits available in California you'll never get bored. Every single California hiking trail has its own character. When you're here in California backcountry trekking along one of its hiking trails is something that is always fun to do. Now, this is roughly a 1.5-day backcountry walk, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures |
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before you go. Pratt Trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backpacking and hiking trail. This backpacking and hiking trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing
| | distance which makes this hiking trail delightful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Now this wilderness trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Pratt Trail in Ventura County, California is just what you need. During the summertime months here at Pratt Trail, high temperatures ordinarily reach the 90's. During the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 60's, and overnight lows in the 30's for Pratt Trail. An average | |
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amount of rain falls at Pratt Trail; during February this neighborhood sees the most rain; the driest month is July. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the
other end. These backpacking and hiking trails here in the Sierra Madre are the best way to enjoy these peaks. The total elevation difference for this wilderness trail is 2,337 feet, and that is about average. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current
conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Pratt Trail is a backpacking trail pretty far from Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, but you always have a brilliant time when you're backcountry backpacking along it. This is just one of a large number
of hiking trails in this area. With its 10.6 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many backpacking and hiking trails.
Briefly about the general area:
While you're here at Pratt Trail it's a good idea to check out Berry Flat, and since you're here, you could take
a look at Bear Creek. Now, you may think that's a heap but there's even more amusing things to do here in the Sierra Madre. Don't miss out on a visit to Channel Islands National Park while you're here at Pratt Trail, and you can run the rapids of Sespe Creek.
All the outdoors
enjoyable things close to Pratt Trail will keep you coming back time and again. Stewart Canyon is a delightful spot to stop at in the neighborhood of Pratt Trail, and while you're here you will meet lots of people from nearby Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura. And if that's not enough
there's loads more cool stuff to do in the Sierra Madre. It's a pleasant idea to visit Bear Creek, it's next to Pratt Trail; Camp Comfort Park is a splendid campground nearby. Sulphur Spring is a charming spot to pop by while you're at Pratt Trail; Stewart Canyon Debris Dam is
a beautiful place.
A pleasant spree to Deserpa Flat is a fine way to spend an afternoon, and you can stay the night at Ortegea Campground. Bellyache Springs is always fun to check out.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.4762, Longitude -119.2573
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.5167, Longitude -119.2772
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2337 feet
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| These outdoors activities are available near Pratt Trail. |
| | Trails Near Pratt Trail:
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Foothill Trail, Ventura
County
, 1 miles away, 1.7 hiking miles, 679 feet elevation difference |
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Cozy Dell Trail, Ventura
County
, 2 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 780 feet elevation difference |
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Ortega Trail, Ventura
County
, 6 miles away, 18.2 hiking miles, 1624 feet elevation difference |
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Middle Sespe Trail, Ventura
County
, 6 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 314 feet elevation difference |
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Horn Canyon Trail, Ventura
County
, 7 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 3157 feet elevation difference |
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Rose Lion Trail, Ventura
County
, 7 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2160 feet elevation difference |
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Chorro Grande Trail, Ventura
County
, 9 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 3309 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Pratt Trail:
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Sespe Creek, Ventura County
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 31.5 miles long (Lion Campground to Highway 126 bridge) |
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| | National Parks Near Pratt Trail:
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Channel Islands National Park, Ventura - CA
, 11 miles away |
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks - CA
, 31 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Pratt Trail:
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Su Nido Inn, Ojai
, 2 miles away |
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Ojai Rancho Inn, Ojai
, 2 miles away |
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Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Ojai
, 2 miles away |
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Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, Ojai
, 2 miles away |
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The Capri, Ojai
, 3 miles away |
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| | Lakes Near Pratt Trail
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Matilija Lake, Ventura County
, 4 miles away |
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Mirror Lake, Ventura County
, 4 miles away |
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