Did you know that L.A.'s Ventura County has 3 connected bike trails that run from the coast East to Ojai? The Omer Rans trail runs along the coastline, the Ventura River Trail runs through the heart of Ventura, connecting with the Ojai Valley Trail and running to the center of Ojai. Portions of the trail wind along the Ventura riverbed and through woods dotted with oak trees. Here's more.

Omer Rains Trail
8 mile level, paved trail urban trail along a wide promenade on the Pacific Coastline. The trail connects the San Buenaventura State Peach with the Emma Wood State Beach, winding past sand dunes, the Ventura County Fairgrounds, Surfer's Point, shops and even under the famous Ventura Pier.

Ventura River Trail
This 6.3 mile asphalt bike & pedestrian trail follows the Southern Pacific right of way through the City of Ventura from Main Street to Foster Park.

Ojai Valley Trail
Multi-use 9.5 mile Ventura County, CA rail trail along a former Southern Pacific Railway that paralleled Highway 33 from Foster Park, on the outskirts of Ventura, to Fox Street, Ojai. A post-and-rail wood fence separates the wood-chip bridle path for horseback riders from the paved bike & pedestrian portion of the trail. Dogs are allowed on the trail only when leashed.

If you're thinking about bicycling to Ojai, the best seasons to make the ride are Fall or Spring. Bicycling to the Ojai Music Festival in early June is fine too.

Respectfully,
Larry Lagarde
RideTHISbike.com
Urging bicycling for recreation, commuting, health and a better future.