Photo by Chris Ryan
Thursday, April 18th
Lower Harmon Canyon Open
Harmon Canyon has reopened! Dust off your hiking boots and saddle up your bikes for Earth Day Weekend adventures. As you head back to the trails, we remind everyone to tread carefully. Our reptilian friends, including rattlesnakes, are getting more active as the weather warms.
With all the rain Ventura has gotten lately, Harmon Canyon is alive with plant growth. Trails may be bustling with slithery companions and you may not even know it! Please hike and ride with awareness and caution.
LONG TERM CLOSURE FOR UPPER HARMON CANYON
Upper Harmon Canyon, north of the 1.5-mile dog turnaround gate, will be closed for the foreseeable future due to extensive road and trail damage inflicted by unseasonable wet storms this winter. Erosion rills and earth slips are prevalent throughout the area, rendering Long Canyon Road impassable in numerous sections due to sinkholes and landslides. In light of these hazards to public safety, VLT anticipates an extended closure of the upper canyon as we collaborate with public utility partners to undertake necessary road repairs.
Your support, understanding, and patience are greatly valued as we prioritize the safety of our community.
Sinkhole on the road in Upper Harmon Canyon
Landside covering the trail in Upper Harmon Canyon