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Recreation Region: Ojai Ranger District
Lion Canyon - 22W06
Lion Canyon Trail (22W06)
Length: 5.5 miles
Difficulty: easy for first 2 miles, then moderately difficult
Drive 14.8 miles north of Ojai on Highway 33. The trail starts at the back of Middle Lion Campground in the Rose Valley Recreation Area where it immediately crosses the stream. You will reach two trail junctions along the way. After 1.3 miles you will reach the Rose-Lion Connector Trail (22W16) on the right. After 0.6 miles you can take side trails to East Fork Lion Camp, which is within the Sespe Wilderness, or West Fork Lion Camp. The main trail continues 3.6 miles to Nordhoff Ridge for spectacular views.
General Information
No fee or Adventure Pass is required to park for hiking at the Lion Canyon Trailhead.
The Rose Valley Campground, Middle Lion, Pine Mountain and Reyes Peak Campgrounds are concession-managed by the Parks Management Company as of November 1, 2016. $20/night. If you have an Interagency Senior or Access Pass, there is a 50% discount for camping fees. Day use in the campgrounds is $10/day or you can purchase a Parks Management Pass for day use for $50/annual pass. www.campone.com or call 805-434-1996.
Parking at Piedra Blanca Trailhead requires the Adventure Pass.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
