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Lizard Rock Loop

Tennis Court parking lot 635 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Easy Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 600' gain Easier Option, 3.5 miles, 460' gain This is a unique loop through Wildwood Park that takes us to the famous Lizard Rock. There are […]

Tapo Canyon Tar Pits – Easy Intermediate

3803 Tapo Canyon Rd 3803 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, US

5.4 miles, 1050' gain, Easy Intermediate This hike is one of the most beautiful hikes in Simi Valley. There are 3 extended inclines, about 1000 steps each, on fire road. […]

Angel Vista – Full moon potluck hike – Easy Intermediate

Rosewood Trailhead 305 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the full moon, "Full Harvest Moon", at the beautiful Angel Vista! This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is […]

Coyote Park – Intermediate

COYOTE HILLS PARK 275 Valley Gate Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

Distance: 3.5 miles, Gain: 700', Intermediate. This was previously designated easy-intermediate, but some thought it should be labeled as intermediate because of the extended inclines. A strong and motivated beginner […]

Los Padres – Easy Intermediate

Los Padres Trailhead 15 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.5 miles, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner A fit beginner can handle this. There are a couple extended inclines, so I've rated this […]

Coquina Mine – Abandoned mine operation

Las Llajas Canyon Trail trailhead 5715 Evening Sky Drive, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley, CA, US

Distance 6 miles, Gain: 1400', Intermediate This hike is intermediate because of the continuous incline for the final mile on the way out. Still, fit beginners can complete this hike. […]

Happy Camp 2 – Intermediate

Happy Camp Rustic Canyon 13650 Broadway Road, Moorpark, US

5.7 Miles, 1000' gain, Intermediate The starting point is NOT at the golf course entrance. It is at a dirt lot that can hold at least 50 cars. There is […]

Chumash – Intermediate, with Easy option

Chumash Park 3200 Flanagan Dr., Simi Valley, CA, US

4 miles, 1100' gain, Intermediate Easy Option: 1.5 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner The entire hike outbound is a steady incline. Nothing super steep, just continuous and quite strenuous for […]

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