I've been here a handful of times now and every time I really enjoy my hike! It's a wide dirt path that meanders through the canyon. I often see plenty of wildlife including birds, coyotes, and deer. Definitely go during cooler temps, and not over the hot summer months. The parking lot is ample with wide spaces and a pit toilet at the trailhead. I usually hike about 3-4 miles in and back, and then have a picnic lunch at the tables near the parking lot. Highly recommend this trail! read more

The new parking is great! There are 2 parking areas, up and down the hill, for cars as well as horse trailers. There is a covered area with picnic tables and restrooms at the top parking area. From the bottom parking there is a small creek in the spring with TONS of tadpoles! Is you want to see wildlife this is the place, coyotes, vultures, and hawks are really common to see when hiking, as well all of the horses and dogs people bring with them! read more

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I would give it a 5-star rating, because the trails, views and the overall feel of the park are great. But, if you have to use the restroom you're in for a rude awakening: which leads me to ask, who is in charge for their cleaning and maintenance. The Forest Service had been busy restoring the Palo Comado Trail from the damage caused by last year's rain. They've done a great job and it's almost done. But the toilets seem to be forgotten. Months go by without any kind of cleaning. If this were a private business the health department would have closed it a long time ago and fined them thousands. Chesebro is next in line to get the restoration needed, and it should be happening soon, I hope. As for the toilets, let's not wait until a case of Hepatitis A or some other nasty disease springs up to do something about them. Need a referral, ask the City of Agoura. They have someone that cleans the Old Agoura Park toilets and does a good job of it. read more

"Clean up after your pet" doesn't apply to horses so watch your step! Nice wide short mostly flat trail used for horses, bikes, walks. Quiet and serene. read more

Amazing, well trafficked out hike that anyone can enjoy. We hiked 11.9 miles and feel great!! I love all these hidden hikes in our town. We are so blessed to live out here. We only saw about 5 bikers the entire time and they were friendly. The creek was dry but it was a nice view. The different wildflowers were in full bloom so we were able to enjoy the beauty of nature while getting fit!! read more

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Beautiful trails. A good mix of hills and flat paths. Also nice that there are trails were its semi shady/with picknick area which helped with the heat. Porta pottys and maps at the trailhalead. Pet friendly. Dogs allowed on leash. Only con is that the signs along the trails are horrible. Wish i had taken pix , but an ex. Would be there will be a split on the trail amd a dign with 2 names of the 2 trails but only one arrow. We managed to figure it out but would be nice to have good sjgns in case my phone died. read more

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Love, Love this place. Endless trails and beautiful scenery. A must see whether your hiking, horse back riding or mountain biking. read more

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I think this canyon was affected by the fires because it was mostly dusty and desert-like. Described in my book as a lush canyon trail with sights like Sulphur springs, the "Baleen Wall" (white, jagged cliffs) ending in a sheep corral and Shepard's Flat. Unfortunately I missed all of these because the trails were not marked in the slightest and there were many different turns you can take so I basically ended up getting lost and heading down a pretty boring, flat path (it also promised a 600 ft incline) -- not bad if you want to ride your horse, but I was hoping for something a little more tough. There are two main trails to take, Cheseboro Canyon or Modelo, but you end up in a loop whichever one you take (assuming you don't stray off the path like I apparently did) Still, it's only 20 minutes from the valley and I see potential, I might head back and try again, this time with map in hand. Distance: 8.6 mi RT Time: 4 hrs. Elevation Gain: 600 ft. read more

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Since I'm now a member of the unwashed and unemployed masses, I have to spend my time doing activities that don't require much scratch. Hiking is good. It keeps my mind off my troubles and, except for the gas to get to the trailhead, it's free. Cheeseboro Canyon Trail is not too far off the 101 Freeway in Agoura. From L.A., you take the Chesebro Rd. exit, pass under the sign that says "Old Town Agoura" and turn right on Cheseboro Canyon road. For the life of me, I can't figure out why there are so many variations on the name "Cheeseboro" in the area. You've got Chesebro, Cheseboro and Cheeseboro...Wah? In any case, it makes it a bit confusing getting to the parking lot, but once you get there, it's worth it. Dogs are allowed, if they're kept on a leash--which is a good idea because our Beagle was tracking a coyote on the trail when we were there yesterday. The main trail is an easy trek. It passes through gently rolling grassland and is flanked by some massive, 200 year old oak trees. Taking in the flora and fauna is best done on foot, in my opinion, but expect to share the trail with horses and mountain bikes. There are a couple of well-kept picnic areas along the trail and--here's the best part--two very clean permanent latrines at the trailhead. Merry the Wonder Beagle had the best time. In addition to tracking the coyote (which kept showing up ahead of us on the trail), she got to see 10 horses, 5 woodpeckers, 2 hawks, 1 raven, and many, many ground squirrels that teased her from afar. Merry also managed to pick up a tick, so if you take your pup, try to keep him/her from drifting into the vegetation. The parking lot is large and we saw a ranger patrolling it while we were there. Still, make sure you lock your valuables in the trunk. The only thing that gets a star-off for me is a view of the backend of what I believe is a landfill from the trailhead. I'm sure it's some vitally important construction for the area, but the carved up hillside (with dumptrucks rolling upon it) be-spoils the otherwise spectacular view. read more

One of L.A.'s best kept trail running secrets. It's great for trail runners of all levels. Marked trail heads with mileage, well maintained trails, and easy to follow maps make this a good introduction course for newbies. Steep climbs, wide array of trails, differing trail surfaces make this a nice spot for advanced runners who may want a change of scenery. Free parking and easy accessibility from the L.A. metropolitan area makes Cheeseboro Canyon an attractive destination. There is a volunteer ranger available on Saturdays for questions and to hand out park maps. During Spring parts of the rolling hillsides will be covered in wildflowers. Be warned that once runners go beyond park boundaries (Albertson Motorway to the north and Upper Los Virgenes to the west) trail markings WILL NOT be available. Also, during hot days rattlesnakes will be out in less populated trails. You can easily get 30+miles of running in the area. My favorite route is running around the perimeter of the park. Follow Palo Comado trail to Simi Peak trail. Then Simi Peak trail to Albertson Motorway. (great views of Simi Valley to the north and the canyon to the south).Link up to Los Virgenes trail from Albertson Motorway then follow any number of trails heading west to link up to Cheeseboro Canyon trail. I often get 20+ miles running any part of this course. Be safe and always carry more water than you need. read more

I'm hesitant to yelp this trail, more for selfish reasons because it's wonderful to be able to go out on a weekend and have an empty trail ahead of you. Frank L. provides great directions on how to get here. There's a lower parking area on the right, and if you continue up the road, there's another free parking lot at the trail entrance. If you see a barn area with horses on your left when going to the upper lot, you're on the right track. Likewise, if you see a bunch of mountain bikers, you're probably in the right area. As I've been getting more into trail running, this place is perfect for it. You're kept on your toes to avoid large piles of shit from the horses that may frequent this trail, but still, I've heard it's good luck to step in it (or was that dogs...either way, there is that shit too). There are a bunch of trails to choose from, and with limited time, I opted for the canyon view trail, which was quite the a steep uphill grade. You get a lovely (*cough*) view of the Lost Hills landfills on your right, but you do actually get a decent view of the canyon at the top. While the scenery isn't as great as Malibu Creek, you can't go wrong with the free parking here if you're looking for a quick run/hike on a beautiful day. read more

Gorgeous trails heavily traveled by mountain bikers Went late on Saturday morning Parking is limited but ample read more

3.5 stars This review applies to the mountain biking aspects of Cheseboro Canyon Trail which is adjacent to the Santa Monica Mountain range and located in the Agoura Hills area. This trail system offers a good variety of single track and fire roads suitable for beginner and intermediate riders. I put in a solid 15 miles of riding out and back from the parking lot. The ride consisted of putting together two loops in a lollylop format. I preferred the first loop which was on the left hand side- as this loop had more single track trails and interesting landscape views. This is a good place to put in a short ride. read more

I've been here at least 8982938 times and can't believe I haven't reviewed this trail. Though I'm not sure who looks up canyon reviews? Anyway, we typically bike on a nice fireroad then hit "Sulphur Springs Trail," which has some great technical climbs (aka rocks) and some fun singletrack. Apparently I've been missing the China Walls (??) loop, so I'll have to try that out as well. Despite the popularity of the trail, I've never found it overly-busy. This is definitely a hidden gem and one of my favorite mountain biking trails. read more

Attractive area, great for hiking, running, or biking. Gorgeous old oaks and grassy meadows. Well-maintained trails, and quite an assortment of loops, trails, terrain, etc. Definitely recommended. read more

Went about 3-4 miles up Canyon Trail and back. Big, beautiful oaks run along the trail so even though it was very hot there was a good portion of the trail in the shade. It was an easy hike with very few ppl on it. Saw a rattlesnake so be aware of what's in the tall grass.... read more

Cheeseboro Canyon Trail - Oaks - Hiking Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

I have very fond memories of this trail, although I'm sure it has changed since the fires. I/we used to run it almost every Saturday morning. I love the transition from oaks and grasses, through riparian woodland, and lasty out into a desert zone as you climb in elevation. The native plants are amazing, and I enjoyed naming them off as we ran along. The Cowboy's Fried Eggs in spring were my favorite! They are a type of poppy - you can find their picture here. http://starcraving.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/cowboys-eggs1.jpg All in all, I need to visit this trail the next time I am in town, as it is the thing I remember most about living in the Thousand Oaks area. read more

Take caution with this trail as there is horse shit literally all over. On the multiple paths I walked, there was shot all over. I had to keep my eyes glued to the trail to make sure I didn't step on any! read more

Had a fantastic time tooling around Cheseboro Canyon on my bike. This is old cattle ranch country, so the views are wide open down to the San Fernado Valley and across the Santa Monicas. Definitely lots of horses, bikers, and hikers - although there are so many trails you are bound to find a quiet one. The biking here is much more fun than some of the trails in the forests, because the grassy hills allow you to see if anyone is up ahead on the trail. You've always wanted to see what would happen if you took that corner at full speed, here is your chance! Even with all the activity, there is plenty of birdlife and I stopped my bike to spend a few minutes watching a coyote trot along a line of trees. Pretty cool. All that and parking is free with bathroom facilities and a ranger on duty! read more

There was definitely some fire damage here - you get to take a view of some pretty nicely charred trees along a few of the paths. Aside from that, it was gorgeous. At the trailhead, there was a ranger who recommended a good 4 mile hike that would get us there and back in under 2 hours. She was really nice and helpful. We took a switchback to add a little more hike to our Cheseboro Cyn path on the way to the sulphur springs (which we basically walked through cuz they were neither sulphury nor springlike). We di a 5 mile roundtrip and there were some gorgeous groves of oak tress and a nice spot we found just off the path to picnic. Just a warning, there was a lot of horse poop to step around. The horse riders and the other hikers were all super friendly. Lots of mountain bikers, too, but they call out when they are coming up on you and all of them were very courteous. I can't wait til April or so when the wildflowers come in - it should be an even prettier trail then. read more

Very nice trail, but watch for rattlers during the dog days. Several trails with varying difficulties and nice scenery, even when I'm not there. read more

If you want to get away this is a perfect and easy hike! I went in the late afternoon so it wasn't that hot. There are many different trails on this hike with signs so look out for them! Try to go one that reaches the hills it's perfect and beautiful! read more

Cheeseboro Canyon Trail - Hiking Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

family friendly mtb trail..friendly hikers, horse riders and mtb riders...you will also find intermediate and advance technical/downhill trails, bumpy and some terrain/trails is too rough for beginner riders. but plenty of areas for beginner riders. read more

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I had an amazing mountain biking experience here. The paths are wide and there is open space for miles. My only complaint would be about the pedestrians here. Instead of bearing to the right to allow a bike to pass, every single group of people I encountered there would just scatter everywhere as I was attempting to pass and would make snide comments as if bikers shouldn't be allowed on the paths. Perhaps a sign would help to instruct people to go to the right to allow others to pass? At one point, a group split in the middle and indicated that I was to pass through them, and as I was about to pass, a little boy decided that he wanted to be with the group on the other side of the path and ran out in front of me. Thankfully, I was going slowly and was able to stop to not hit him, but in all my years of biking, this is the only place where pedestrians were hazardous, seemingly due to a lack of respect for bikers. read more