Old Man Mountain
Monte Arido

4/16/04

Did both as a combo.  Hiked up via Murietta Canyon.  Used the trail on the
North side of Old Man Mountain.  The route up the SW side looked rather
brushy and no trail was evident.  The route probably starts just past the
water tank which you'll see on the South side of the road.  On the way
back I took the Murietta Canyon road all the way instead of jumping off
on the Murietta trail.  This was a little longer, but because it was
getting dark I opted for the road instead of the jungle.

Should go back and hike up the Matilija trail.  Possible falls.
Also should hike up to Divide Peak or Noon Peak (or both).

Drove down to Ventura via 126 and then up 33 to Ojai.  It's probably faster (from the East) to take the road that goes between Santa Paula and Ojai.  It may have a lot of curves but it's probably 15 miles shorter.

The Trains in Fillmore are old movie trains that were bought from the
movie industry.  They are now used for train rides.  Train scenes in
Seabiscut were filmed there.

Wildlife seen:

Horned Toads: 2
Deer: 2
Bears: 1
Quail: numerous
Furry Ants: 4
Lizards: countless
Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies: 3

Also saw butterflies, other birds

Log:

09:47am - Left parking area
08:10pm - Returned to parking area

Saddle North of Old Man: 4940 ft

Distance: 25.5 miles RT
Elevation Gain: 5100 + 1070 = 6170
 5100 + 1070 = 6170