Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail - Los Padres National Forest
Trail Distance 0.62 Miles

Trail Details

• Trail #: 23W15
• Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
• County: Ventura County
• Ranger District: Ojai Ranger District
• Trail-head Latitude: 34.519499161586495
• Trail-head Longitude: -119.26989555358887
• Water Sources: Wheeler Gorge Campground
• Trail Condition: Good - Trail is easy to follow and is in good shape
• Topo Maps:
  
  Wheeler Springs
Activities & Features:
• Camping
• Day Hiking
• Wildlife Viewing

Trail Stats

• Total Elevation Gain: + 188 feet.
• Total Elevation Loss: - 176 feet.
• Overall Average Slope Gain: + 10 %.
• Overall Average Slope Loss: - 11 %.
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Submitted Trail Reports

Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Survey - 06-22-2021 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail
Date:	06-22-2021
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	The wonderful LPFA volunteers spent a day working the Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail and it looks great! Still some work to do on the backside of the trail but otherwise the trail is good to go!
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Survey - 08-01-2020 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail
Date:	08-01-2020
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	LPFA First Saturday Ojai trail project.   The LPFA and volunteers cleared the entire loop trail including brushing, tread work and logging downed trees.  Trail is in great shape and ready to enjoy!
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Survey - 03-9-2020 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail
Date:	03-9-2020
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	As part of a Forest Service tick surveillance project, the ticks found on the Wheeler Gorge Nature trail were negative for the presence of Borrelia species.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work

Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Survey - 09-22-2018 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail
Date:	09-22-2018
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	A crew of National Public Lands Day volunteers worked on the Wheeler Nature Trail on September 22, 2018.  Work was accomplished along the extent of the trail.  The trail is in good shape and ready to explore.  More work is needed in places.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

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