• Saugus to the Sea Road to Mission Point Trail

    Chumash Trailhead - Pacific Coast Highway Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: This trail is considered moderately challenging, typically taking about 4 hours and 30 minutes to complete. It's a fantastic spot for birdwatching, hiking, and mountain biking. Due to its relatively low traffic, you’ll often have the trail to yourself, making for a peaceful experience. Open year-round, the trail offers stunning views in every season. […]

  • Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #2 – Mugu Peak

    Chumash Trailhead - Pacific Coast Highway Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA, United States

    Join us on our second hike in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monicas series to Mugu Peak (1266'), an invigorating 8-miles, 1800' gain lollipop hike. We will start with a steep ascent up the Chumash Trail and then hike through the rolling La Jolla Valley with a snack at the peak. There will be […]

  • Devils Chair Trail

    Chumash Trailhead - Pacific Coast Highway Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: I really like this trail so am rescheduling the January hike which was unfortunately cancelled due to park fire risk closure. Devil's Punchbowl is a point where 2 faults collide, creating upwards jutting vertical walls as high as 300 feet. It is a spectacular setting, with the high desert spreading out on one side, […]

  • Santa Paula Canyon to Punchbowls

    Chumash Trailhead - Pacific Coast Highway Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA, United States

    DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave. · Meet: Trail head to the left of St. Thomas Aquinas College entrance. · Distance: ~ 10 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: ~ 1600' · Time: Approximately 5 hours hiking including a couple of 15 minute breaks. · Conditioning: You need to be in generally […]

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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