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North Fork - 22W02
North Fork Matilija Trail (23W07)
WILDERNESS
Length: 9.1 miles
Difficulty: moderate to Middle Matilija and difficult to north end
Southern access point is the same trailhead as the Murietta Trail (24W07). Leading off to the right after the second stream crossing, the trail enters the wilderness and follows the year-round creek. From the gate you'll reach Matilija Camp after 1.48 miles. Further up the canyon are three more camps: Middle Matilija (4.1 miles), Upper Matilija (5.7 miles) and Maple (7.5 miles).
All four camps offer shaded, streamside sites. After another 1.6 miles, the trail ends at a seasonally open dirt road that leads north down Cherry Canyon to Highway 33. For the northern access point, go 27.4 miles north of Ojai on Highway 33 and turn left on rough dirt road up Cherry Canyon. Travel 3.0 miles to the trailhead at the ridge top. Please check with the Ojai Ranger District before your visit fro current conditions.
At a Glance
| Fees: | No fee is required to park at the trailhead or to use the campgrounds along the trail. |
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| Information Center: | Ojai Ranger Station (805) 646-4348 |
