Harmon Closed Starting Jan. 20th Due to Red Flag Warning.

Due to the Red Flag Warning issued for Ventura County, Harmon Canyon Preserve will be temporarily closed starting Monday.

Very strong Santa Ana winds are expected to develop, accompanied by critically low humidity levels (single digits) and extremely dry fuels. These conditions create an Extremely Critical fire-weather threat with the potential for rapid fire spread.

The safety of our community and the protection of the preserve are our top priorities. We will monitor weather conditions closely and provide updates as they become available.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe during this time.

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Closure for Upper Harmon Canyon

Upper Harmon Canyon past the intersection with Long Canyon Rd. will remain closed due to complications with road repairs. The 2023/2024 wet season brought over 35 inches of rain, causing significant damage to trails and roads, especially north of the 1.5-mile gate. While Ventura Land Trust (VLT) is eager to restore access, repairing these roads falls under Southern California Edison’s (SCE) responsibility, as they lie within SCE’s easement area for high-tension power lines. If VLT were to conduct repairs and they later failed, the trust could be held financially liable.

Earlier this year, VLT worked with SCE to expedite road repairs, but in September, SCE reclassified the project from “maintenance” to “improvement,” transferring oversight to their civil engineering department. As a result, there is no timeline for completion, leaving Upper Harmon Canyon inaccessible for now.

In the meantime, VLT is actively seeking solutions while balancing environmental stewardship and public safety. For updates or questions, contact info@venturalandtrust.org.