East End Loop
This beautiful ride shows off the best parts of Ojai! It takes you through orange groves and mountain views by way of some quiet neighborhood streets and country roads. There's a long version for those on electric bikes or those looking for a solid workout, and a short version for those who just want to cruise.
7.5 miles / 250 ft // 10.1 miles / 655 ft
You'll start out heading east on Grand Ave., parallel to the main street through town, but a quieter neighborhood street.
Once you pass Gridley Rd., you'll be outside of downtown and approaching the old agricultural area of Ojai. You'll cross a bridge over San Antonio Creek, and then turn left on Fordyce Rd.
Fordyce Rd. is a great country road that takes you past orange groves and old ranch houses, with a beautiful view of the mountains in the background. When Fordyce T's with Carne Rd, turn left.
Carne Rd. will turn and become Thacher Rd, which goes up a big hill. If you're not feeling the hill, you can bail out and turn right on McNell Rd to do the short version of this route. Turn right on Grand to head back into town.
To see turn-by-turn directions, click View Full Version > Cuesheet. If you want to see your location on the map, download the free RideWithGPS app.
Extended Route
For the long version of this route, continue all the way up Thacher Rd to the top. You'll see The Thacher School up to your left before the road curves down and becomes McAndrew Rd. As you come down McAndrew, you'll see the Krishnamurti Center to your left.
If you go all the way down McAndrew, you'll T with Reeves Rd. If you turn left on Reeves, you can get to Meditation Mount. If you turn right, you'll head back towards town.
To see turn-by-turn directions, click View Full Version > Cuesheet. If you want to see your location on the map, download the free RideWithGPS app.