Matilija Falls Day Hike (Ojai)
Hiking a Divine Destination
Name of hike: Strenuous canyon hike and scramble to Matilija Falls in the Matilija Wilderness (Los Padres National Forest South).
Mileage: 9.6 miles in Matilija Canyon. Past “Flat Rock” the wide canyon narrows dramatically until you reach the Falls (you may shorten this for kids by stopping at awesome pools on the creek).
Suggested time: 4-7 hiking hours (50 driving miles from Santa Barbara) bring water, safety gear, fit condition, and companions.
