Facility · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Los Padres National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Howard Creek Trail (22W26)
Length: 2.8 miles
Difficulty: moderate
Turn right on Rose Valley Road and drive .4 miles and park on the right. The trail starts on a dirt road behind a locked gate. This is one of the shortest hikes to Nordhoff Ridge where there are fantastic views of the coastline and the Ojai Valley.
34.53450, -119.23120 · 34°32'4.2"N 119°13'52.3"W
Typically 91°F in Aug, down to 65°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 66 | 67 | 70 | 74 | 77 | 82 | 89 | 91 | 88 | 81 | 73 | 65 |
| Low °F | 35 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 45 | 37 | 33 |
| Precip in | 5.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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