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    4.4 (62 reviews)

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    Jared F.

    I love this entire park! There are plenty of different trails and hiking spots for miles. If you take the route that heads down, you will arrive at a beautiful park with benches and ports potty's. Perfect spot for a picnic lunch! And from there if you keep heading deeper, you will arrive at some cool grounds that used to be used for filming Wild West towns!

    Linh T.

    Great trail to train for elevation! It starts off with a steep incline but the views of the valleys are worth it. There's lots of crevices to take breaks on and rocks to climb for better views. This is also a popular mountain bike trail so you will see and hear a lot of bikes with bells coming downhill quickly or uphill. So, stay alert and share the trail. Also, dogs are allowed but must be leashed. There's not much shade on the trail and it gets really windy when it's Santa Ana winds time of the year. And when it's warm, there's snakes around so watch out for the rattlers! In terms of wild life, I've seen lots of different birds, including turkey vultures and a couple of deer a few times. There are no trash cans along the trail so pack it in and pack it out. There's no rest room either. There's a tiny parking lot in front of the entrance but plenty of street parking over the freeway ramp.

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    Jules B.

    Mountains or the beach is the best place for me to get a quick workout in -since COVID closed all the local gyms too. I decided to head out to Rocky Peak Park, since I checked the weather and knew conditions were going to be perfect for a quick hike. I'm glad I did :) 85F degrees (it's been 90F-100F out here) some fresh air and bit of sunshine ...perfect hiking conditions right now ~enjoy it all, it's beautiful right now. Handful of people out there hiking and mountain biking. Small, limited parking available ... You could park across the bridge/overpass too. Stay safe ...and healthy (mind, body & soul) out there :)

    Rosanna M.

    I'm pissed!!! Pissed off that I didn't find this jewel of a hike sooner! We've been in Simi Valley for almost 2 years and the Rocky Peak Hiking trail is basically in our back yard! I think what I love most about it is all the side trails along the main one that lead you to various rock formations and small caves to explore. There's definitely something for every level of hiker. It's pretty steep in the beginning and the end, so people who have difficulty walking might choose a different trail. During my hike I saw older people and younger people all with varying degrees of fitness! Make sure to BRING WATER, especially if you're going any time during the hours of sunlight, there is little to no shade and the sun is unforgiving. Sun protection is a must and for you sensitive skin types, you might want to wear breathable long sleeves and hats. Dogs welcome, I saw a few on the trail, although make sure to keep them on leash for their safety... it's a looooooong way down! There are a couple of "rest stops" with strategically placed benches (quitters bench)... for a rest and soaking up the view. Tons of photo opportunities to take photos that make you look like you're on top of the world. I'm excited to make this "my hike"!! Highly recommend!

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    Franklin M.

    Free parking at the entrance for around 14 cars or south of the 118 freeway. The popular fire road is all uphill with little to no shade. It was windy in some parts and the view were excellent in many directions. Bicycles and dogs are allowed on this rocky with large boulders trail.

    Doris W.

    Great hike near Chatsworth/Simi Valley area! I am not from the area and a friend wanted to take me on a hike and brought me here. It was awesome! Parking: can only fit like 6 cars at trailhead, but you can park across the bridge and walk over. We got there around 6:15AM Saturday morning and the trailhead was already full! Miles hiked: 5.8 miles Elevation gain: less than 1400 ft The hike itself is pretty easy to follow until the end. We got to the true summit, and it was a lil bit of a rocky scramble. Also so windy the day we went! Winds were 30-40 mph. Felt like I was going to get blown off at times! So worth it. Great sunrise or sunset hike!

    Ray G.

    Need to get away? Leave the hustle behind and absorb the peace & fresh air of Rocky Peak. Nestled between Los Angeles county and Ventura County is this beautiful & serene place to reflect on life. Getting to the top will challenge both your stamina and endurance. It takes about an hour to get there since the path is very long and includes a variety of inclines. I've seen even more adventurous people go up and down this wide path with a mountain bike. God bless'em. It's a great work out but an even better place just to stop and reflect about life.

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    Dianna D.

    Awesome hike! It was definitely an intense 2.5 mile up the mountain; especially the last mile that was an intense incline. There's no shade on the trail, so go early to avoid the heat on a warm day. We hiked a little over 5 miles out and back and it took us about 1.5 hours since we jogged most of the way down. The trail is not completely flat and pretty rocky, so make sure you have good traction on your shoes. My cousin twisted her ankle and fell and scraped her knee on two separate occasions. The view isn't that impressive, but it's a great hike to check out if you're in the area.

    Kathleen Y.

    Loved this hike take water because this will take you a couple of hours. I parked a crossed the freeways since lastime I got a ticket lol for parking on the actual hike entrance. But this hike is lovely the views are really nice of Topanga, and it does get rocky a little so take comfy shoes to hike in. No bathrooms unless you pee in the wild haha

    Pit stop along the trail
    Yonnie C.

    The hiking trail here is on an incline and it keeps going miles into the park... We only hiked 1.5-2 miles up and it was already super tiring and HOT. Be sure to wear sunblock, there is no shade. Found a cave along the way though, that was fun. Pet friendly, as long as your pal is on a leash. :)

    Off trail view of freeway
    Anna M.

    So beautiful! Giant rocks, lizards, birds and nice off trails through the rocks. Such a pretty hike, you can see the freeway from most of the higher peaks (just in case you get lost lol). It's pretty convenient: right off the exit with a small parking lot right by the gate and additional parking across the street where there looks looe other trails too. I really enjoy this place. So peaceful up between the big rocks. It's also big eniugh to take the trail for an easy hike or go off trail for a more intense one like I prefer. Definitely going to make this a regular hiking spot

    Tony K.

    This trail is nice during the winter time. Just come prepare if you hike during summer as there is no shade from the sun. So bring plenty of water and sun screen to protect yourself. The parking lot is small but free, there is another lot across the bridge. But try to start early if you want a parking spot. It's roughly 5 mile round trip, but you can explore further and hop onto the Chumash or Hummingbird trails. It's definitely a nice change from the radio tower hikes at Glendale area. As always pack accordingly to the weather and have fun.

    Paolo H.

    In 1990 this 4,369-acre park opened for public use. Parts of it includes Runkle Ranch which was owned by the entertainer Bob Hope. The trail offers great views of Simi Valley and Santa Susana Pass. The pass was used by Chumash Indians who traded and hunted in the area. It was later used as a stagecoach route. In some areas of the trail you can see grooves that were created by the covered-wagon wheels carving into the soft sandstone paths. The area is also a wildlife corridor for coyotes, bobcats and mountain lions that travel from the Santa Susana Mountains to the Santa Monica Mountains, using a tunnel under the freeway. I entered trail from Corriganville Park using that same wildlife tunnel. Most of the large animals hide out during the day so there is a slim chance that you will encounter any of them. I did see some fresh coyote tracks though. During the hike you'll encounter a number of sandstone rock formations and some boulders that appear as if the slightest nudge will cause them to fall over. Some of the areas appear as if they are right out of the Flintsones. Towards the summit you'll come across a stone house that fun to hang out in. There is also a man-made cave that is rumored to be built for the "The Lone Ranger" filming. Other nearby notable locations that are worth visiting are the Spahn Ranch which was used as a filming location. It was also the former home of the notorious Manson Family. Corriganville Park was also a filming location and a western-based theme park. Old Santa Susana Stage Road is a historic-cultural monument. It was part of the main route for travel by stagecoaches between Los Angeles and San Francisco. There's a section called the Devil's Slide that has s tiled plaque marking the route of the stagecoach.

    This is the cave I mentioned in my review. Pretty sweet.

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    Hummingbird Trail - Trailhead

    Hummingbird Trail

    4.5(47 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    My co-workers went here and I decided to give it a try. It is actually a moderate to hard trail…read more But It was really beautiful and worth it 1. Parking-there's limited parking outside. You will get confused because it says "No Parking Anytime" together with "No Parking 10pm to 6am". I parked here twice already and I haven't got any ticket. There's also a parking lot near the residential area. 2. Dogs: if you have a medium to large size dogs, you're gonna have a hard time going to the cave. It's dangerous. But small dogs, you can carry on your backpack. 3. There's 2 ways to go to the cave. Shorter and longer version. You can download or check the map for this trail on google 4. Cave: I love it! We love it! I already went twice for this. Very lovely and creative. UNIQUE! There are hammocks and a swing. 5. You can get lost on the way. Just follow the arrows "white heart" and also "b2g crook" signs.

    Parking: Looks like you can park on the street next to the…read moreentrance but not directly inside the culvasac. (This is what the locals do) Besides that, there is a gravel parking lot across the street from the new development, north west corner at the intersection of Mount Sinai and Kuehner Dr. Conditions: It has just rained and the trail was really washed out, there are a slew of mountain biking trails that are connected to the trail. All join about midway up the mountain. Definitely steep and requires some climbing. The rocks are a rough sandstone, so very grippy. Overall: Enjoyed it, views are great, it was overcast on my visit but could be very hot. You are in the direct sun for all of it. Would return, approximately 2-3 hours of hiking, depending on how curious you are.

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    Corriganville Park

    Corriganville Park

    4.6(47 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I love this park. It's beautiful and full of history. You can hike the easy flat loop and read…read morethe plaques as you walk the path. It's a learning experience and an easy hike all in one. So much history here with the old tv and movies that they used to film. At one point they had a watering hole set up to film underwater scenes and you can see the remnants of where they did it. The one main loop is very shaded which is nice, especially if you want to hike on a warmer day. They have beautiful rock formations with some caves. They also have park benches and picnic tables along the way to sit and rest and take in the beautiful scenery. I found a nice shaded picnic spot and had a surprise Mother's Day picnic with the trees and stream as a beautiful backdrop. My mom really enjoyed our day here. The only downfall is what it used to be. It's sad that a fire went through here and burned a lot of the set buildings they used to have . I wish I had seen it before that all happened. Too bad they didn't rebuild it.

    If you are looking to take in a causal walk, this park is always a good place to visit. Plus this…read morepark offers so much history from all the movies and shows that were filmed here. As you go through the park, you can find signs with information on movies filmed here. Most trails are short in this park but the trails connect to neighboring parks. The park has a large parking lot. Always good to have a parking lot.

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    Garden of the Gods

    Garden of the Gods

    3.6(13 reviews)
    2.2 miChatsworth

    4 stars because I'm a fan of old westerns. It is cool to walk where the Lone Ranger rode and…read moreimagine the ambushes and shootouts of countless films. But it is tiny and cramped. Not really a hiking spot and might be OK for Instagram, but not for the kind of photography I do. The worst part is that the movie ranch that was here has been replaced by a subdivision. Boring beige boxes of unremarchitecture that have become so emblematic of SoCal suburban sprawl. It is undoubtably cool to have this location in your backyard, but not so great to have those houses in your photo background. Worth a quick stop if you are in the area and a film buff.

    What do you associate with the northwestern SFV city of Chatsworth? It's surely that it is known as…read morethe 'Porn Capital' of USA. Even non-Cali residents are aware of this scandalous 'fun fact'. But there is more to this city edging the 118-freeway than just a perverted satisfaction. Chatsworth is also the home to some of the most gorgeous geolithic structures in the Valley. Anyone who has driven on the 118 has seen these glorious rock structures comprising of Stoney Point, Santa Susana, and of course Garden of the Gods. What is Garden of the Gods? Garden of the Gods is located essentially in a Chatsworth neighborhood on Redmesa (a very aptly named street) and isn't a park in the traditional sense of having a lot or ornate entrance. Rather, this entire acreage of Chatsworth is basically one large rocky, cavernous, geographic wonder making Valley residents feel like they are at a national park in Utah. Okay, it isn't on the level of Utah but it is pretty damn good for Los Angeles. After parking on the street, a sign welcomes visitors to the glorious area. A plaque proudly boasts of the Hollywood history of Garden of the Gods: it was part of the ranch that filmed countless westerns on the grounds from Buster Keaton classics to the opening credits of Lone Ranger hence Lone Ranger Rock. Garden of the Gods can also be seen in several big-budget films creating either an African or desert backdrop. Pretty cool, right? The 'trails' (if we want to call them that) vary from light rock climbing to open spaces and from bushes/grasses to sand stone outcroppings. Garden of the Gods is simply breathtaking and you can't help but take a moment to truly think about the amazing-ness of Mother Nature and the age of the rocks. There are several cave-like spots, smooth eroded boulders and stunning views of the SFV and the neighboring rock formations. One can see all the way across to the Verdugo Mountains and the tip of the LA National Forest. I visited the Garden of the Gods with a crew for a lingerie modeling shoot. That's right: I was basically naked here (and actually completely 100% naked when changing). I suppose that is fitting for the Porn Capital? We didn't come across many people (golden hour on a Wednesday in November) so Garden of the Gods was peaceful, quiet and serene. This place is perfect for a modeling shoot or for your IG with various nooks and crannies that make love to the camera. Or perhaps that was me doing that. Be careful though, because there of plenty of snakes and mountain lions who call Garden of the Gods home. So why am I not giving this gorgeous wonder of the world (or at least LA) 5 stars? Simply because people are assholes and decided to use Garden of the Gods as a garbage can. You will come across a lot of trash, bottles, and broken glass EVERYWHERE! These losers also defaced some of the beautiful rocks with tags and graffiti. News stories run rampant in the Stoney Point/Garden of the Gods/Santa Susana area of murders, fights, drugs, etc. Geeze Chatsworth, calm down. I would suggest, for the ladies out there, to not venture here alone. Although Garden of the Gods was quite empty during my visit; we did come across some hikers, families with small children and even mountain climbers with legit gear practicing on the rocky faces. Garden of the Gods caters to a diverse cast of characters. Side note relating to Covid: some people wore masks and some didn't but obviously there is plenty of room here for social distancing. Chatsworth may be known for porn but the rocky topography of the area is much more orgasmic and certainly worth more of a visit than just from from your car window when driving on the 118. Hey you never know: you might see someone modeling in lingerie!

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    Lone Ranger rock!

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