Hiking Trail Guide: Piedra Blanca Camp

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Piedra Blanca Camp

Distance
5 miles

Elevation
500 feet gain

Difficulty
3/10

City
Ojai ,CA (93023) 66.29 miles from you Weather Map

Trailhead
From Ojai, drive 15 miles north on Highway 33 to the Rose Valley turnoff and make a right. Continue 5 miles to a road split, where you take the left branch for 1 mile to Lions Camp. Park at the roads end near the trailhead, and cross the shallow creek. Look for a trail marker on the far side of the bank from the parking area.

Description

This great hike has a bit of everything. Great mountain views, the Sespe Creek, huge white sandstone formations, and a lovely meandering creek. From Lions Camp, you cross Sespe Creek, then head north on the towards Piedra Blanca Camp. When you reach the junction, stay right (the left route takes you to Howard Creek). The trail loops around and up into the rock formations. You can stay on the trail, or just wander around a bit scrambling over the spectacular formations.

The trail then drops down the backside of the formations and follows Piedra Blanca Creek to the peaceful and lovely Piedra Blanca Camp, a perfect place for lunch or a break. This is the turn around point.

Also consider also hiking the Rose Valley Waterfall if you are in this area.

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