Reyes Peak
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Description
Reyes Peak and its sister Haddock Mountain reside on the scenic crest of the Pine Mountain massif. From these peaks you will enjoy a multitude of views, among them the Mount Pinos complex, Beartrap Bluff, and badlands to the north; Thorn Point, Hines, Ortega and Old Man to the east and south; Soda Lake, Caliente, Cuyama, Samon, and Madulce to the west. The two peaks are most commonly hiked together along the Reyes Peak Trail, a pretty forested trail that meanders across and around rock slabs and boulders which occasionally line the gentle traverse between peaks. Reyes was the site of a fire lookout in the 1920s, which burned in 1932, leaving only the foundation that is seen today.
Route 1 (and Haddock Route 1) follow the Reyes Peak Trail which is accessed from a high clearance dirt road, itself an enjoyable drive. This road is closed seasonally. It is a short scramble to the peak of Reyes, then on to Haddock. Route 2 is considerably longer and with more elevation gain. It starts from the south on the Chorro Grande Trail directly from Highway 33 and ascends on a good quality pretty forested trail to join the road to Route 1.
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Driving route
Take US 101 (Ventura Freeway) to Ventura and go north on SR 33 to the town of Ojai.
From Ojai, go north on SR 33 for about 31 miles to Pine Mountain Summit (signed). There is a paved road junction on the right – Pine Mountain Road (6N06). Turn right onto this road. Note your odometer and go as follows:
At 4.7 miles, campground. Keep straight.
At 5.7 miles, another campground. Keep straight.
At 6.3 miles, pavement ends.
At 6.9 miles, the road ends at a parking area in a saddle. Park here. Ample parking. This location is also the parking area for Haddock Mountain.
Hiking route
From the parking area (7000′), pass the barricade at the end of the road and go about 300 yards to another saddle where the road goes downhill. Two trails start here. The left one goes somewhat downhill along the north side of the mountain. This trail goes to Haddock Mountain.
Take the right trail and follow it up the ridge.
Follow it around the south side of elevation 7255′ and continue up to the summit.
Driving route
Take US 101 (Ventura Freeway) to Ventura and go north on SR 33 to the town of Ojai.
From Ojai, go north on SR 33 for about 25 miles to the signed Chorro Grande trailhead. Park here.
Hiking route
Hike up the Chorro Grande trail for about 5 miles and 3000′ of gain to where it meets the Pine Mountain Road (6N06) described in the driving instructions for Route 1.
Turn right and go about 1 1/4 miles to the parking area for Route 1.
From here, following the hiking instructions for Route 1.
Route Notes
Additional Peak Information
Special conditions: Pine Mountain Road is seasonal. SR 33 to the Chorro Grande trailhead is normally open year round.
Note: Hikes of Reyes Peak and Haddock Mountain are normally combined for a pleasant hike.
The peak is in the Sespe Wilderness.
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