The elevation gain is largely frontloaded in the first three miles with some steep road sections. Beautiful view of the Ojai area as far as the atmosphere allows.
Six of us did a 15.5-mile loop up the steep Nordhoff Ridge Access Road and on the Nordhoff Ridge Road to Chief Peak and then down the Rose Lion Trail. Luckily it was only in the 70s, because we were in the sun 80-90% of the 8-hour hike.
cab - Oct 18, 2013 1:32 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2011
Almost a drive up
Took the easy way and drove the Nordhoff Ridge Road to near the summit. Quick hike up the NW Ridge from there. Also climbed Topatopa Bluff and Hines Peak earlier in the day.
Quadaxial - Jun 1, 2013 2:28 pm Date Climbed: Mar 24, 2013
Fun Peak!
Great trail run up Horn Canyon.
bechtt - Apr 14, 2013 10:18 pm Date Climbed: Mar 20, 2010
Via Sisar Canyon
Threesome involving Hines, Topatopa, and finally Chief. Great day for a 30 miler.
Wheelbarrow - Mar 20, 2024 12:30 am Date Climbed: Dec 17, 2022
via Chief Peak RdNice peak to enjoy a Chief Peak IPA from the local brewery.
danachaney@sbcglobal.net - Apr 24, 2015 8:19 pm Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2015
From Rose Valley CampgroundThe elevation gain is largely frontloaded in the first three miles with some steep road sections. Beautiful view of the Ojai area as far as the atmosphere allows.
ScottWhitneyBound - Apr 3, 2015 5:49 pm Date Climbed: Mar 31, 2015
Loop from Rose Valley CampgroundSix of us did a 15.5-mile loop up the steep Nordhoff Ridge Access Road and on the Nordhoff Ridge Road to Chief Peak and then down the Rose Lion Trail. Luckily it was only in the 70s, because we were in the sun 80-90% of the 8-hour hike.
cab - Oct 18, 2013 1:32 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2011
Almost a drive upTook the easy way and drove the Nordhoff Ridge Road to near the summit. Quick hike up the NW Ridge from there. Also climbed Topatopa Bluff and Hines Peak earlier in the day.
Quadaxial - Jun 1, 2013 2:28 pm Date Climbed: Mar 24, 2013
Fun Peak!Great trail run up Horn Canyon.
bechtt - Apr 14, 2013 10:18 pm Date Climbed: Mar 20, 2010
Via Sisar CanyonThreesome involving Hines, Topatopa, and finally Chief. Great day for a 30 miler.