SATURDAY October 15, 2021 – Chumash Trail (Simi Valley) to Rocky Peak
**** RAIN FALLING AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS ALL HIKES ****
DISTANCE: ~ 8.0 Miles, Round trip, Out and Back style
GAIN: 1400′ Approx.
DURATION OF HIKE: ~4 hours including a 20 minute break
RATING: Moderate + , for gain/ distance
Description: This weekend is forecast to be cool and therefore a great opportunity to visit the shadeless Rocky Peak area in the Santa Susana Mountains, East of Simi Valley. Although relatively short, the Chumash Trail has a fair amount of gain in the first 2.5 miles until we junction with Rocky Peak Road. Then its fairly flat for the next mile or so to get across to our destination. We did this hike in almost 1 year ago exactly and it has great views on all sides, especially when cooler. We are doing it at this time of year as it can get very hot here in Summer.
Directions to the trail head (34.293063, -118.671186):
Take the I-5 South to merge into the 405 South. Get off at the 118 freeway towards Simi. Take 118 12.7 miles to exit 29, Yosemite Avenue. Turn right at end of ramp. Drive 0.4 miles North on Yosemite to Flanagan Drive and turn right. Continue 0.8 miles to the trailhead, at the end of the road.
Meet your leader at the trailhead (closest home address: 3191 Flanagan Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93063): (34.293063, -118.671186)
Meet at 8:00AM for a 8:15AM SHARP departure up the trail.
NOTE: No bathrooms at trailhead. Best bet is McDonalds / gas station at the top of the Yosemite Ave off ramp when you exit 118 Hwy.
Bring: 2L water / 1L electrolytes, a hat, sunscreen, a snack and hiking poles if you have them. Camera, hiking shoes/ boots with tread. Just in case it is windy at our snack point near Rocky Peak, I recommend an extra layer to avoid a chill.
Adventure Pass: Not required
Dogs: OK, if on a leash and well-behaved with other dogs / people carrying poles.
Leader: Paul H
