Ventura River trail

This very scenic ocean / river trail starts at the Pacific Ocean and heads inland to the city of Ojai. Interesting sights along the route include the Ventura Pier, surfers, wild life, a partially abandoned oil field, a nature preserve and finally the city of Ojai with artists and other creative people.


Ventura Beach pier


Surfers coming back to shore at the end of the day


Sunset


An early adobe house


An early adobe house


There are occasional sculptures along the trail.


The abandoned oil refinery appears as an art sculpture.


Abandoned oil refinery


The bike trail passes around the rear of the abandoned oil refinery


Abandoned oil refinery


An array of valves once used to control something


An abandoned city facade behind a fence


A better view


Bicyclists, coming from Ojai, are heading through the nature preserve
Rating: * * * *
Season: Anytime.
Difficulty: Moderate - 800 foot elevation gain
Hazards: Numerous road crossings near Ojai, also roads are narrow once in Ojai.

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