Wills Canyon Trail

Name: Wills Canyon Trail
Rating: 3.5

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Trail

2.4 mile 3.9 kilometer point to point
93% Runnable
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 25' 8 m
Descent: -601' -183 m
High: 1,240' 378 m
Low: 656' 200 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 5% (3°)
Max Grade: 22% (12°)

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“A gradual descent following along Wills Creek.”

— John McKinney

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Features River/Creek · Views

Camping, hunting, fishing, smoking, motorized vehicles, alcohol, shooting, fires, or events are not permitted.

Description

From the junction with the Chapparell Crest Trail, this trail descends along Wills Creek to the mouth of the canyon. A bench affords nice views of the Ventura River watershed. After you cross Canal Road, the trail passes an intersection with the Orange Grove Trail and ends shortly after at a junction with the West River Trail and Willis Crossover Trail.

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