Motorcycle Locksmith: Highway 33 and Maricopa Highway

North of Ojai, Highway 33 is the Maricopa Highway. It follows Matilija Canyon into the Los Padres National Forest, passes through three short tunnels at Wheeler Gorge, crosses the mountains at Pine Mountain Summit and drops into the Cuyama Valley to meet Highway 166. Most of that stretch is part of the Jacinto Reyes Scenic Byway, a National Forest Scenic Byway, and it is a state scenic highway up to the Santa Barbara county line.

The stops along it are Forest Service campgrounds and trailheads, not towns. We are a mobile service, so when a key is lost or snaps at one of them the work happens at the bike, where it can be reached safely on pavement: new keys when all keys are lost, transponder programming, broken key extraction and ignition and lock repair. The mountain takes longer to reach than Ojai itself. Have photo ID and the registration or title with you.

Named stops, with mileages

The Forest Service gives distances and mile markers for its sites on Highway 33. Use them when you call.

Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center, 8 miles north of Ojai, with a large parking area and picnic tables.
Wheeler Gorge Campground, across the road at the same 8 mile point.
The three Wheeler Gorge tunnels, just up the canyon from the campground.
Rose Valley Road, a right turn 14.7 miles from Ojai at mile marker 25.84. Rose Valley Campground is 3.1 miles in at 3,450 feet, and the road ends at the Piedra Blanca trailhead on Sespe Creek.
Pine Mountain Summit at mile marker 42.50. A partially paved side road leads 4.7 miles to Pine Mountain Campground at 6,650 feet and on to Reyes Peak.
Lockwood Valley Road, the turnoff beyond the summit that leads east toward Interstate 5.

Water, fuel and services

None of these is a service stop. Services are limited once you leave Ojai, so fuel up before you climb. Carry your own water too, and do not count on finding drinking water at the Forest Service campgrounds or the visitor center.

Closures and seasonal conditions

This is a mountain road through steep canyon country. Rockfall, slides after heavy rain and roadwork can close it or hold it to one lane, and snow and ice can close or restrict the upper road around Pine Mountain Summit in winter. Check Caltrans road information for Highway 33 before you ride.

What to do while you wait

Get the bike completely off the travel lane and into a turnout or parking area. The road is narrow through the gorge, so do not leave a bike in or near the tunnels.

Write down the mile marker, the name of the nearest campground or side road, and which direction you were heading. If you have no signal where the bike is, take that note with you and call from Ojai or from wherever your phone works. A closure between you and Ojai changes how we reach you, so tell us if you passed any Caltrans signs.

Motorcycle key services near Highway 33 above Ojai

Everything is done at the bike near Highway 33 above Ojai: no tow and no waiting on a dealer order. Tell us the year, make and model and whether you have any key, and we will tell you what the job involves.

Where we come to you near Highway 33 above Ojai

Common call-out spots	Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center and Campground, Wheeler Gorge tunnels, Matilija Canyon, Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley Falls and the Piedra Blanca trailhead, Pine Mountain Summit (mile marker 42.50), Pine Mountain and Reyes Peak campgrounds, Lockwood Valley Road

Stuck near Highway 33 above Ojai without a key?

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Local notes for Highway 33 above Ojai riders

Mile marker 25.84 is Rose Valley Road and 42.50 is Pine Mountain Summit. If you know which side of those you are on, we know roughly how far up you are.
Bring your own water and a full tank. There is nowhere dependable to get either between Ojai and the Cuyama Valley.

Riding roads near Highway 33 above Ojai

Rose Valley Road: Paved for the 3.1 miles to the campground turnoff, with some rough sections.
Pine Mountain side road: Partially paved, 4.7 miles from the summit to Pine Mountain Campground and about a mile more to Reyes Peak.

Makes we cut and program keys for near Highway 33 above Ojai

Highway 33 above Ojai motorcycle key FAQ

How far up Highway 33 will you come?

It depends on where the bike is. We work on bikes that can be reached safely on pavement in Ventura County, and the farther past Wheeler Gorge you are, the longer it takes to reach you. Call with the mile marker and we will tell you whether we can come or whether a tow to Ojai makes more sense.

I am at Rose Valley with no key. How do I describe where I am?

Rose Valley Road leaves Highway 33 at mile marker 25.84, 14.7 miles from Ojai. Tell us how far down that road the bike is and whether it is at the campground, the lakes or the Piedra Blanca trailhead.

Is Highway 33 open?

Usually, but slides, snow, fire and roadwork can close it. Check Caltrans road information on the day you ride. We check it too before heading up.

Helpful guides

Roadside Assistance and Lost Motorcycle Keys: What It CoversMost motorcycle roadside plans will send help or tow the bike when a key is lost, but few pay for the key.
Scooter Key Replacement: Shutters, Seat Locks and ChipsYes, a key can be made for almost any scooter, and on most 50cc to 150cc models it is a plain metal key with no chip.
Scooter Seat and Storage Locks: How They Open and FailScooters open the seat in one of three basic ways: a separate seat lock that takes the ignition key, a seat position on the ignition switch, or an electric button or keyless fob.

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Page last updated November 14, 2026.

Lost Your Motorcycle Key on Highway 33 above Ojai?