6.2 mi from the trailheadHoliday Group Campground
Campground · California
Hike
North Fork Matilija
- Passes a waterfall
- Inside Los Padres National Forest
- 4,280 ft of climbing
15.9 mi out & back · 4,280 ft gain · 4,959 ft high point · Very hard
In Los Padres National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
North Fork Matilija in Los Padres National Forest is a 15.9-mile out and back with 4,280 feet of climb, featuring a waterfall along the route and Ortega Hill nearby.
Elevation
4,280 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Map
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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