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50 years of National Trailsin California

National Trails SystemNational Park ServiceU.S. Department of the Interior

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National Scenic & Historic Trails National Recreation Trails

Complete application for designation as a NRT

Appropriations for study come from Congress

DOI or USDA reviews application based on location

Congress must amend the National Trails Act to include

new NHTs/NSTs

New designations are announced and registered

Congress authorizes legislation for a feasibility study

Study includes documentation that the proposed trail merits

national significance

Congress must also pass appropriations legislation to

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PARKWAY LEGENDVentura River Bike Trail

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The Ventura River Parkway is a network of parks, open space, and trails that provide opportunities for recreation, education and stewardship of the Ventura River.

The Ventura River Trail (1999) and the Ojai Valley Trail (1983) provide a continuous multi-use paved path along the Ventura River corridor from the beach all the way to the City of Ojai. The trail follows the route of the old Southern Paci�c Railroad that once transported Ojai Valley produce to Ventura. The 1969 �oods washed out much of the tracks, which were later converted from ‘Rails to Trails’. Many side trips provide access to the river and creeks as well as scenic overviews of the watershed.

The Ventura River Trail runs from Main St. in Ventura’s historic downtown to Foster Park 6.3 miles inland. The trail features the area’s natural and industrial heritage, including an impressive wall of sedimentary layers exposed by the Ventura River, active and abandoned industrial sites, and operating oil derricks.

places to explorei f you have 30 - 45 minutes

SURFER’S POINTJust a short distance from Ventura’s historic downtown lies the mouth of the Ventura River. The popular Omar Rains bike path fronts the Ventura County Fairgrounds at Surfer’s Point. This path was re-routed in 2011 as part of an innovative beach restoration project. Nearby parking provides convenient access to consistent sur�ng waves.

EMMA WOOD STATE BEACHOn the opposite bank of the estuary from Surfer’s Point lies the Seaside Wilderness Park/Emma Wood State Beach, providing opportunities for camping, hiking and exploring the river delta’s coastal dune habitat. Remnants of a WWII-era artillery gun turret can be found near the rivermouth.

For more information visit: www.parks.ca.gov

WILLOUGHBY PRESERVEA small network of trails on the Ventura Hillsides Conservancy (VHC) property provides a unique look at the lower river where it enters the estuary. The rivermouth and estuary provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

For more information visit: www.venturahillsides.org

For the preservation of natural habitat, protection of wildlife and the safety of all visitors…

Please stay on marked trailsPlease keep dogs leashed at all times and do not allow them to swim in the riverNo �res, �reworks, or smoking, pleaseNo �rearms of any kind are permittedNo motorized vehicles or recreational toysPlease exercise courtesy for others at all timesCarry your cell phone in case of emergencyNo overnight campingPlease carry out everything you bring in

(trash cans are located at the trailheads)Fishing is prohibited due to endangered steelhead trout

i f you have an hour or moreGRANT PARK OVERLOOKGrant Park lies on the ridge above historic downtown Ventura. The landmark Serra Cross overlooks the San Buenaventura Mission (1782). Although Grant Park is accessible by car, hikers may enjoy the easy switchbacks of the recently constructed Ventura Botanical Gardens Demonstration Trail that climbs the steep grade behind City Hall to the ridgeline above. Here, one gains an expansive overview of the coastline and Channel Islands to the south and the Ventura River watershed and the mountains of the Los Padres National Forest to the north.

For more information visit:www.serracrosspark.orgwww.venturabotanicalgardens.com

GUIDELINES

FOSTER PARKFoster Park is the gateway to the Ojai Valley, featuring a linear park along the Ventura River. The park has restrooms, water fountains and parking and is a popular family spot on weekends. This is a

destination for cyclists from Ventura, or a good starting point for those wanting to ride the Ojai Valley Trail to Ojai.

MISSION AQUEDUCTA visible section of the mission aqueduct still exists just east of Highway 33 on Canada Larga Road. It is one of the few remaining parts of a seven mile long system that

delivered water from San Antonio Creek to a �ltration plant located at Eastwood

Park behind the San Buenaventura Mission. The aqueduct was built of river

cobblestones and cement by Chumash workers under the direction of mission priests.

The Anza National Historic Trail follows the California Coastal Trail through Ventura and commemorates the 1775-1776 Spanish expedition to settle Alta California.

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PARKWAY LEGENDOjai Valley Bike Trail

Existing Multi-Use Trail

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Secondary / Ephemeral Trails

Ventura River Corridor

Community Parks & Open Spaces

Bike Trail Access Point

River Corridor Access Point

Conservancy Property (OVLC)

Landmark / Point of Interest

Ojai Trolley Stop

Gold Coast Transit Stop,Route 16

River Parkway Trailhead

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The Ojai Valley Trail winds 9 miles through wooded areas near the river from Foster Park to the City of Ojai. One side of the trail is paved for bicyclists, walkers, and runners. A fence separates the paved path from an adjacent dirt bridle path for horseback riders. Some sections of the Ojai Valley Trail parallel Hwy 33, while others wind through wooded areas and along riverbeds.

The Ventura River Preserve includes three miles of the Ventura River and over 1500 acres of the surrounding ridges and canyons. Hiking, horseback and bicycle riding, dog walking, birdwatching, photography, and just enjoying wild open spaces are among the many recreational activities the preserve has to o�er. The preserve is one of several areas owned and managed by the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy (OVLC).

For more information visit: www.ovlc.org

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Many miles of trails provide opportunity for exploration within the �oodplain of the river. A loop may be made through the shady oak

woodlands of Rice and Wills canyons, while the more strenuous Oso Ridge Trail o�ers expansive views of the watershed and Lake Casitas.

OJAI BY BIKEThe pedestrian/bicycle path combining the 6.3-mile Ventura River Trail and

the 9-mile Ojai Valley Trail has been named one of the best 15-mile bike rides in Southern California. The gradual elevation change makes it an enjoyable day trip.

One way trips are made possible by utilizing the bike racks provided by the local bus service. Many people park at Foster Park for a shorter ride to Ojai and back.

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GUIDELINESFor the preservation of natural habitat, protection of wildlife and the safety of all visitors…

Please stay on marked trailsPlease keep dogs leashed at all times and do not allow them to swim in the riverNo �res, �reworks, or smoking, pleaseNo �rearms of any kind are permittedNo motorized vehicles or recreational toysPlease exercise courtesy for others at all timesCarry your cell phone in case of emergencyNo overnight campingPlease carry out everything you bring in

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COZY DELL TRAILCozy Dell Trailhead is located near Friends Packing House on Hwy 33. The trail o�ers scenic views of the Ventura River and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used

for hiking & mountain biking and is accessible year-round. It may be done as a 3 mile out and back, or one may continue on to the Foothill/Pratt trail above Ojai.

SULPHUR MOUNTAIN ROADSulphur Mountain Road is an 18 mile out and back �re-road trail that features beautiful views of the Ojai Valley and out to the Paci�c Ocean. The trail is rated as moderate and

primarily used for birding, hiking, mountain biking & walking.

FOSTER PARKThis county park has shade, restrooms, picnic tables and access to the Ventura River. The large sycamores and �owing river make Foster Park a popular weekend destination for families and a primary trailhead for

hikers and cyclists using the Ventura River/Ojai Valley Trail.

City of Ojai: 805-646-5581City of Ventura: 805-677-3999

County of Ventura, Parks Dept: 805-654-3951Emma Wood State Beach: 805-968-1033

Friends of the Ventura River: 805-620-7001Gold Coast Transit: 805-487-2222

Ojai Police Department: 805-646-1414Ojai Trolley: 805-646-5581 x207

Ojai Valley Land Conservancy (OVLC): 805-649-6852US Forest Service: 805-646-4348

Ventura Hillsides Conservancy (VHC): 805-643-8044Ventura County Sheri�: 805-654-9511

Ventura Police Department: 805-650-8010

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Ventura River Parkway TrailNational Recreation Trail (Designated 2014)RTCA Technical Assistance 2012-14

Objective: Improve public access / useProject Partners: Friends of the Ventura River, Surfrider Foundation, Ventura Hillsides Conservancy, Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, Ventura County, City of Ventura, California Coastal Conservancy


6 Griffith Park Anza Trail Project

Griffith Park Anza Trail Segment

The certified segment of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail in Griffith Park is a relatively flat, 4-mile hiking and equestrian route. It runs the length of the Park, revealing the changes that European settlement brought upon California’s natural and cultural landscape.

Just as the Anza expedition followed fresh waterways on their journey, the trail in Griffith Park runs parallel to the LA River. It connects directly to the river channel at several points, allowing users to encounter the river corridor and its features up close.

Alongside the trail, remnants of oak woodland and sycamore plant communities and views of Griffith Park’s rugged hills hint at the landscape encountered by the Anza Expedition in 1776. Elsewhere, the trail skirts manicured picnic areas, a major golf course, and the epitome of present-day migration: the Hwy 5 and 134 freeways.

A short walk from the trail is the Feliz Adobe, a discrete City of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. The adobe provides a tangible link to Anza in the person of expedition member Corporal Jose Vicente Feliz whose rancho is now Griffith Park. Situated on the courtyard of the Griffith Park Ranger Station and Visitor Center complex, exhibits about the Park and its attractions, picnic tables, and restrooms provide key amenities for Park visitors.

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The 4-mile trail running along the northern and eastern perimeter of Grif f ith Park, parallel to the LA River corridor, was certif ied as an of f icial component of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail in 1996 as part of the Park ’s 100 year anniversary commemorative events.

The year is 1775. In October, forty soldiers and 240 civilians under the command ofCaptain Juan Bautista de Anza set out from the presidio at Tubac, Arizona to colonizepresent-day San Jose. In January 1776, they pass through the future pueblo of LosAngeles and camp on the river at a place called El Puertezuelo. Later, one soldier,Corporal Jose Vicente Feliz, will receive a land grant that includes El Puertezuelo. It willbecome known as Rancho Los Feliz and, ultimately, Griffith Park.

Fast forward to 2012. With a technical assistance grant from the National ParkService Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance (NPS-RTCA) program, Friends ofGriffith Park has embarked on a project to improve Griffith Park’s Anza Trail. We areexcited to be serving as Project Cooperator for a primary planning team that includesthe Department of Recreation and Parks and the NPS-RTCA.

The outcome will be a link in a well-defined Juan Bautista de Anza National HistoricTrail stretching from Nogales, Arizona to the San Francisco Bay. Along the trail, theNational Park Service envisions that users will “experience landscapes similar to thosethe expedition saw; learn the stories of the expedition, its members, and descen-dants... and appreciate the extent of the accomplishments of Juan Bautista de Anzaand his colonizers.”

Part of President Obama’s “America’s Great Outdoors” Initiative

Elevating prospects for success is the project’s recent mention in President Obama’s“America’s Great Outdoors”(AGO) Fifty-State Report. The report highlights two projectsin every state as local grassroots conservation efforts of significant value. In Califor-nia, one of them is trail improvements along the Los Angeles River including GriffithPark and the Anza Trail. Its inclusion helps positions the project as a priority endeavorfor the State and the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Current trail conditions, challenges and opportunities

Horseback riders, hikers and runners routinely enjoy Griffith Park’s segment of theAnza Trail – a distance of approximately 4 miles. It can be accessed at the Park’snorthwest end opposite the Equestrian Center or at its southeast terminus near thePony/Train Ride concession at the Park’s Los Feliz entrance. In some places it passesthrough remnants of oak woodland communities and is shaded by heritage oaks andancient sycamores. Elsewhere, it skirts picnic grounds and Wilson-Harding Golf Courseoffering views of the Park’s foothills. Be forewarned that some sections of the trail areless than ideal and that problems with upkeep and freeway noise will affect enjoyment.

Friends of Griffith Park is seeking to improve the overall trail experience. Beyondresolving maintenance issues and making needed repairs, potential improvements mayinclude adding interpretive signage to promote the trail’s educational value, creatingsignage to call attention to its heritage trees and plants, improving the landscape,adding noise mitigation measures and promoting connectivity to other Anza Trail units.We are at the beginning of the planning process, but if we do our work well, the AnzaTrail will one day become a rewarding experience to discover and enjoy in Griffith Park!

The Anza Trail’s inclusion inthe America’s Great Outdoors(AGO) Fifty-State Report isgratifying. President Obamalaunched AGO to develop a21st Century conservationand recreation agenda,based on the premise thatlasting conservationsolutions should rise fromthe American people.

For more information, contact Friends of Griffith Park, Box 27573Los Angeles, CA 90027-0573 www.friendsofgriffithpark.org

National Park Passportholders will soon be able toadd Griffith Park’s own JuanBautista de Anza trail stampto their books.

Friends of Griffith Park is working with the National ParkService to enhance a vital link in this National Historic Trail

The Anza Trail in Griffith Park

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Objective: Increase awareness / enhance trail corridorProject Partners: Friends of Griffith Park, City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail


Pony Express Trail, Douglas Co.National Historic Trail (undeveloped)RTCA Technical Assistance 2016-present

Objective: Establish recreational retracement trailProject Partners: Douglas County (NV), NPS National Trails Intermountain Region, USFS, Nevada Department of Transportation


NPS Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance ProgramWorking with communities to...* Increase access to parks, trails, rivers, natural areas* Promote healthy, sustainable communities* Engage and connect youth to the outdoors* Build and enhance effective partnerships

Technical Assistance: staff time, not funding

Application Deadline: June 30Project Support: October 1 - September 30Info and Application: www.nps.gov/rtca


National Recreation Trailsamericantrails.org/nationalrecreationtrails/ApplyNRT.htmlDOI Coordinator: 202-354-6910 or [email protected]

Pacific Crest National Scenic Trailfs.usda.gov/pct | pcta.org

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trailnps.gov/juba | [email protected] or 415-623-2343

California National Historic Trailnps.gov/cali | octa-trails.org

Pony Express National Historic Trailnps.gov/poex | nationalponyexpress.org

Old Spanish National Historic Trailnps.gov/olsp | oldspanishtrail.orgblm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/nation-al-scenic-and-historic-trails/old-spanish

*For California, Pony Express, Old Spanish contact the National Trails Intermountain Office at 801-741-1012


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