Chorro Grande Trail,
Los Padres National Forest

Located 13.4 miles from Ojai, California (CA)
4 Stars
11,641 Steps 1  (5.2 mi)
Trails National Forests Los Padres Chorro Grande Trail

Elevation

The Chorro Grande Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,162 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,091 ft. and an elevation range of 3,071 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
5.2 mi4,091 ft7,162 ft3,071 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.1 hrs255.93,071 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.2 hrs0.00 ft3,071 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Chorro Grande Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Rancho Nuevo Creek, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Reyes Peak, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: San Guillermo Mountain, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Old Man Mountain, CA
  5. Topo Map: Wheeler Springs, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Lion Canyon, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: White Ledge Peak, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Matilija, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Ojai, CA

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Chorro Grande Trail #23W05.

What is the length of the Chorro Grande Trail?
The length of the trail is 5.2 miles (8.3 km) or 11,641 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Chorro Grande Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.1 hours in one direction and in 2.2 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.