This is a very special hike. Just over 6 miles to complete this hike. You start this hike at last…read morellajas then you turn off the trail and go uphill. The turn off point is not marked so best to go with a knowledge person. Your reward on this hike is to see the remains of machinery from when this area was mined. Plus you'll see really cool fossils of shells. Who would know that you would see this in Simi Valley. Lastly there is amazing views from this trail. In a clear day you might be able to see the ocean. This hike is totally worth the climb!

I was just coming out of Covid and chose this as it's a simpler trail, but I must say that I truly…read moreenjoyed this hike much more than anticipated. The 'mine' is NOT what you have pictured in your head; It's an old Limestone strip mine (1929-35), so there's no mine to spelunk, there is a cool backhoe that makes a great subject to capture with the stunning views. The trailhead starts off simply in a fire road, stay left or right, because trucks, towing horse trailers, and a lot of bikes come by. Well this part of the trail is also very nice, it's not until you get on the actual trail that you start gaining good elevation and her horizon from every angle is spectacular. Now, don't miss the turn for the trail; if you hit the 2 mile marker on the fire road, then you will have to turn around and go back, keep all trails open to make sure you had the right way. Extremely maintained trail, easy parking and an excellent trail that you can take other trailsfor as long as your legs will last.

One of my favorite trails in Simi. I like to park on the road that leads you the Reagan Library and…read morewalk up the side with the paved road. Great for beginners, and takes about 30 minutes to complete walking up to the cross and back down. The views are breathtaking! You can see pretty much all of Simi, and the surrounding mountains.

I had so much fun this past Thursday evening hiking up to the Mount McCoy cross! The meetup group I…read morejoined met at a parking lot where we walked across the street and then up a hill in a residential area which then led to the trailhead entrance. Once started, all roads lead up to the same place so you can go up steeper paths or stay on the lighter incline path and you will still come out at the top. I am still a beginner and I can't make it as fast as the group so I took my time feeling confident because I knew I couldn't get lost. The hike definitely pushes you and when you suddenly come out at the top you feel really great both physically and mentally. Apparently there's another trail near the Presidential library that's easier and paved, but I loved the harder path. At the top everyone likes to go up and touch the cross, at least everyone in my group did, and then there's benches nearby to sit and watch the sunset. Going down is easy and leads right back out. I loved this trail and I did bring my Foster dog Drew with me (he's still available for adoption if anyone is looking he's a Bone Face Shar Pei, sweetest boy ever and he loves adventures) and going past others is easy I didn't have any issues passing others with their dogs going the other way. I definitely recommend this hike at least even once just to see the sunset because it is very beautiful.

Los Robles Trail in Thousand Oaks provides easy to moderate hiking trails. Trails provide some…read moreelevation to get your heart going but nothing too drastic. The trail provides opportunities to catch some great sunsets at the top. Plus the trail provides some shade under beautiful Oak trees. The trail does get a lot of mountain bikers so be prepared. Plus in the summertime stay alert to potential snakes. At the trailhead there is a small parking lot. Additional parking can be found on the street. Happy tails!

What a gorgeous trail!…read more Birds, beautiful trees, lovely trails and of course, nature itself. You'll get some great elevation work in and your body will thank you for the workout. You'll be refreshed and clearheaded after your adventure. Mountain bikers also use these trails so keep your ears open. On the day I was hiking, we came across quite a few who rang bills as the approached and were super polite and courteous. No bathrooms, just incase you were wondering although there is a parking area or street parking for your car if the lots are full. Remember to use your sunscreen and have a time!

I've been here a handful of times now and every time I really enjoy my hike! It's a wide dirt path…read morethat 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!

The new parking is great! There are 2 parking areas, up and down the hill, for cars as well as…read morehorse 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!

The Chumash trail is a 2.6 mile hike, one way, that extends from trailhead at Flanagan to rocky…read morepeak located in the NE part of Simi valley. This hike is classified as challenging. This trail is well used by hikers, runners and mountain bikers. Trail provides beautiful vistas of Simi valley and beautiful sights of rock formations. Plenty of parking at trail among residential neighborhood.

Great trail that's nicely maintained for hikers and mountain bikers. Beware of the many…read morerattlesnakes and coyotes around and keep your dogs on leash. There are no restrooms or trash cans on the trail so please pack it out. The trail is a steady incline with minimal shade so start early on the hot days and bring plenty of water. Parking is available all along the residential streets leading up to the trail.

Hikes with cool endings are always my favorite. This one definitely doesn't disappoint. It took me…read moretwo visits to figure out how to get here since there's not a lot of info on this one. It's about a 5-mile roundtrip hike. There's some tall brush that you'll have to walk through at the end so you may want to wear pants and wear hiking shoes. There are a number of different trails that can take take you here. I started from the trailhead located at the end of Falling Star Ave in Thousand Oaks. The trailhead is a little hidden. It's located off to the right at the end of a cul-de-sac. Make your way along the curvy Hidden Meadow Trail. You'll reach a fork where you will need to make a sharp right continuing uphill on Sandstone Hill Trail. After a decent incline, take a left at the fork and continue to head in an uphill direction. The trail eventually dead-ends at a power line transmission tower. From there you will see the arch high up on the mountain. You'll then probably say to yourself, fogettaboutit! But it's actually not as hard as it appears. There's a small path marked by a cairn. You will need to power your way up the hill. The trail is well-marked but really overgrown with tall dry brush. When you get to the top head left. The trail will lead you to the backside of the arch. Be sure to spend some time reading the short messages and view the various trinkets left by behind by people. Relax in the cool shade. Climb on top of the arch and appreciate the views. I really liked the inspirational message someone wrote. "Hope you find your peace and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings...Push through the pokey brush and trust your instincts carving a path."

This is a difficult hike but worth it for the views. Lots cool rock features and several caves near…read moreby with cliffs that overlook the surrounding cities.

One of the best trails out there. Especially with the little rains replenishing the greenery. Try…read moreto wear shoes with more grip. Gorgeous views at every step. Sunrise and sunsets are spectacular.

Located next to the former Santa Susana Field Laboratory/Rocketdyne facility, home to Burro Flats…read morePainted Cave, this location has tons of history to read about before you visit. It was surprising to learn that the park was named after the family that once owned the property and not the plant. The 625-acre park has only one trail, the 2.5-mile Loop Trail. Currently there is a detour route in effect due to environmental clean-up of skeet-shooting debris. The detour bisects through the center of the original trail. There original sections of the trail are wide and well-marked with intermittent signage. The detour portion is more narrow and overgrown in areas. The highlight of the trail are the sandstone rock formations. There are a number of small caves and rock shelters that you can explore. Reaching the rock formations require a short trek through tall grasses. If you decide to go off trail I recommend wearing long pants and hiking shoes with good tread. Be sure to watch closely for rattlesnakes. I picked the right time visit since there were tons of blooming wildflowers. Unfortunately the flowers also brought the bees that you will hear buzzing in the background if you visit in the spring. It was not very crowded the day I visited. I suggest parking in the lower parking lot if you want to avoid paying the parking fee. Bathrooms are available onsite.

This is short 2 mile hike. There is no restroom in the area and it's free parking. Just follow…read morethe ridge going up to Ladyface Mountain as this is a one way in and back out trail. In the beginning, there is a split, make sure to go left up the ridge. Not quite sure where the trail going right takes you. There is a bit of rock scrambling but I did not have any difficulties getting past it. As you near the top, there is a rock where the American Flag use to be located. This does require some climbing, so be careful. If you don't want to try that, hike past the rock and continue on the small trail to Ladyface Mountain. Both location offers 360 views. When done, hike back down. There is no shades on this hike, so pack accordingly to the weather and have fun.

This unofficial trail is a short and exhilarating. The trail ascends a steep ridgeline that, from a…read moredistance, supposedly resembles a silhouette profile of a lady's face. If you didn't already know this information then I apologize in advance since, from this point forward, you will forever attempt to make-out the ridgeline facial image whenever you drive by. The trailhead can be a little hard to locate since it is unmarked. The best landmark is the sign pointing towards Silver Creek Rd. Park along the side of the road on the dirt. I recommend wearing really good hiking shoes since the steep grade, combined with the loose dirt, makes the trail real slippery especially as you head down the mountain. The 2-mile out and back trail can be somewhat intimidating, especially if you are afraid of heights. It's really not that dangerous. There are some areas where the trail becomes narrow along the steep hillside. I surprisingly saw a number of families with young kids and pets. I suspect they didn't make it all the way to the end. The jagged volcanic rock outcrops make you feel as if you are walking along the spine of the mountain. I made it 0.6-miles before I decided to turn back. It was a little too steep for my liking. There was an American flag was waving to me in the distance encouraging me to continue on but I had to decline. I read that the final portion involves some rock climbing. If you're feeling less adventurous, and if you are interested in more of lower altitude adventure, then you may want to try the lower trail located one mile down the road. It curves around the backside of Ladyface Mountain. It's also 2 miles out and back. You will see signage in front of a metal gate. After a short distance you'll come across a monument commemorating David Balch who once owned and later donated this property to the state for preservation. Bear left at the junction with the monument. The trail takes you down into a canyon and then back up a mountain to the rear area of Ladyface Mountain. There are interesting rock outcroppings covered with brightly colored lichen. It's fun to explore all of the different rock formations. You'll feel like you have been transported to another county. Chances are you will also be the only one there to enjoy it which is a bonus