A friend recently took me to Paradise Falls, and it was such a beautiful and peaceful experience…read more We started on the Teepee Trail where we saw a really cool teepee structure, then continued down to the bottom of the falls. The waterfall is stunning from below, and the view from the top is just as spectacular. Along the way we explored a small cave and passed two beautiful creeks. We even saw some ducks flying overhead, which made the whole hike feel even more special. After that, we hiked uphill on the Teepee Trail, stopped at Lizard Rock, and eventually made our way back to the parking lot. The views throughout the hike are wonderful and so peaceful there's nothing like disconnecting and reconnecting with nature here. Parking is free and the lot is fairly large (around 40 cars or more). There are bathrooms at the trailhead and also near the campground, which is very convenient. We ended up hiking about 5 miles. It took us 2 hours and 30 minutes of moving time, and about 3 hours total including breaks and photo stops. I highly recommend this trail if you're looking for a scenic and relaxing hike.

I really enjoyed this hike. It was very scenic and you can see the luscious greenery after the…read moreweeks of rain we got recently. In the middle of the hike there is a teepee where you can take a lunch or snack break. At the end you get to see a waterfall! I'd say the hike is easy/moderate with a couple sections of huge incline/steepness. Regular tennis shoes will do but hiking shoes would be even better as there some areas with many little rocks and pebbles.

Very adventurous trail to the waterfall. It was a beautiful day, love the rest stop along the way…read morethe tipee rest stop. It was a relaxing hike.

Great place for short hikes. They have a huge teepee for the kids and a waterfall. Some nice canyon…read moretrails to hike down into, and the views are great from lizard rock. Not super expansive, but a great way to get outside and kill a few hours.

We spent most of our day traveling in the car, so it was great to take this quick but fairly steep…read morehike. Got the heart rate up and reminded the thighs, hamstrings, and knees what their jobs are. Views at the top weren't too bad either!

Gorgeous flowers at spring time! Good views all around. Can be combined with hike of botanical…read moregardens to make a longer workout.

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.

Hey everyone it's the light skin dragon coming to you live and directly from today's adventures! I…read morewas feeling depressed about not seeing or speaking to my daughter, my cars engine is broken and will cost me 5000, and not being able to go to class this week because of my situation! I told myself I will take the bus and come to see Mother Nature. While I was on my fast in January I booked marked these stair here so god spoke to me today and so I went. I needed to see the green, get fresh air and just get back into my own zone because of the funk I've been in. Being here help me think of good times I've been to stairs, or on a trails I've been on. People I've gone on hikes with or even loved ones for their first time. The views got me out of my own mind and really gave me clarity of where I should be and where I'm heading. God reveals all and have me see things which I appreciate the good and the bad. And it really shows me I need to be where I need to be. I am willing to take more adventures soon with the bus and just humbling myself as a post I posted on social media about me remaining with an open heart to see what life has to offer now. Light skin dragon blasting off looking for another place to calm my nerves, and remain at peace which this area honestly brought and it was hard to find taking the bus and walking haha

Do not follow the google map navigation. You have to go towards Audi dealership. Go past the…read moredealership until you are at the end of the street. I couldn't walk for the next two days. Definitely a good workout stairs!!

Great hike with an opportunity for a good workout and beautiful views. Take water and make sure…read morethat your shoes/boots have good tread for the trails. Keep an eye out for spring wildflowers in this area. Street parking is usually readily available and free. Lovely addition to the hiking rotation. Free admission.

Awesome short hike with a happy ending view of the reservoir. A local recommended this hike for the…read moreviewpoint which he showed me on his phone. If you take your time it will take 60 minutes round trip. Take the trail to right for the Westlake Vista trail. Take it all the way to the top to view the Las Virgenes Reservoir. I would return in the springtime to view the endangered pentachaeta flowers which would probably the trail to the left the next time I return for wildflower season.

I went with my boyfriend, I really loved the trail, we had incredible views. The silence of nature,…read morethe birds, it's really worth it

I always enjoy a great hiking trail. The hike is short but you are still able to get a great…read moreworkout. If you choose to bike or run that works as well. Great place to bring the dogs or the kids. The pond is also a great view you can enjoy and is worth the time.

First time visiting Peter Strauss Ranch. The trails had lots of weeds, under brush. We didn't…read morecomplete the trail, lots of holes on the ground, harder to walk on. Will visit again in the cooler days and when the weeds are cleared... and then update this review. Heard from a local there are free summer concerts every other Sunday. We saw some critters.. lots of lizards, a cotton tail bunny and a ribbon snake. There's lots of place to picnic. But our fave is eating at the Old Place.

First time visiting this place. Was able to find parking and go on a decent hike that is perfect…read morefor beginners. In certain areas it was muddy. It was a bit windy. Would definitely recommend this place if you want to go on a hike that isn't intense.

My friend brought me to this hiking spot and I was so grateful, it was lovely. I love that Satwiwa…read morehas many different hiking paths so that you can try different routes each time. This also helps to breakup the flow of hikers as you get more privacy with more routes. Satwiwa is great for beginners and intermediate hikers. There are plenty of pathways with low incline and even walkways. But if your feeling more adventuresome there were paths a little more rocky and the farther you go we could see major inclines. This hiking area appeared both bike and dog friendly. Not a lot of doggies when we came today but a few. Didn't see many dog walkway trashcans but the routes were clean and picked up after. We saw a lot of cyclists. Thankfully the major pathways are big enough for you to walk safely to the side and for people to ride down the middle on their bikes. I felt safe as you could see miles ahead and the walkways were busy (not crowded) but I never felt isolated. So if you like a more private trail maybe not for you but it was comfortable and I still felt out in nature. Beautiful sights of the hills and flowers, fresh air, and loads of walkways to travel. So glad my friend helped me find this spot and I can't wait to add this area to my regular weekend walks.

Amazing park for hiking, definitely worth the drive. Great…read moreviews, pathways are not difficult or dangerous, not many people (during the week) Will be returning soon and enjoying the outdoors.

Great place to hike in the Santa Monica Mountains. The trailhead is a bit harder to reach than some…read moreother trails in the area, as it's a one-lane rutted dirt road. $5 fee to park as of this writing. There's one main trail that heads up into the mountains, as well as an off-shoot that heads inland and maybe others. Well-maintained trails. This is a MRCA Park; thank you for your commitment to preserving nature and public access to beautiful spaces!

I always enjoy a great hike. This is an easy more of a beginner hike. It is great for a run or if…read moreyou would like to get in a good bike ride to burn a sweat or a quick run or jog.