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4.2 miles
Distance
1,196 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
00:20:03
Avg time
1,090 ft
Altitude change
404 ft
Altitude min
1,494 ft
Altitude max
404 ft
Altitude start
1,493 ft
Altitude end
5%
Grade
-15%
Grade max
39.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2,605 ft
Distance down
1,903 ft
Distance flat
00:20:03
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Harmon Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ventura
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62741 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Ventura Land Trust

Harmon Canyon Preserve, established in 2020, is Ventura's first large-scale nature preserve. At 2,100 acres, visitors enjoy hills and canyons that feature oak groves, stream crossings, and breathtaking views of Southern California mountain ranges, coastlines, and Channel Islands National Park. This spectacular recreation destination offers miles of trails for hiking, biking, running, and exploring. Leashed dogs are allowed in Harmon Canyon Preserve.

source: HARMON CANYON PRESERVE
Access Info

Harmon Canyon Preserve is located at 7511 Foothill Road (map). Free parking is available at the preserve trailhead off of McVittie Place.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 19, 2025 @ 6:55am
Mar 19, 2025
Sep 2, 2024 @ 10:17am
Sep 2, 2024
 The main fire road is still closed for some reason so there is no access to Ropersmith.
May 2, 2024 @ 11:27am
May 2, 2024
 Main canyon still closed to upper areas. No access to Flow Rogan . Creek crossings about 4-6” deep. Easy to cross. Lots of trail flies.
Dec 6, 2023 @ 10:51pm
Dec 6, 2023
Jul 2, 2023 @ 10:47am
Jul 2, 2023
 Top 3/4 at Harmond & Price is closed. The remaining trails are very crowded. Lots of blind turns. Someone is going to get hurt.
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        Directions to harmon-canyon trailhead (34.288500, -119.197810)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Harmon Canyon

        ▼ Where is Harmon Canyon located?
        Harmon Canyon is located in Ventura, California, United States. It is part of the Ventura trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.2885, -119.19781.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Harmon Canyon?
        Harmon Canyon has 1,196 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 404 ft to 1,494 ft.
        ▼ Is Harmon Canyon a point to point trail?
        Harmon Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Harmon Canyon?
        Harmon Canyon is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.

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