2.6 hr
Overview
A great hike going up the ridge but the payoff is amazing - great views of Simi Valley, Moorpark and on clear days even the Channel Islands! There is no shade after you climb the first 500 feet. Try to avoid during summer. Starting out early, around 7:30am, works well to stay cool. The road ends at the edge of Happy Canyon Camp Park at a gate. The road continues on private property.
Trail Stats
7.8 km
380 m
688 m
318 m
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Photos
The fire trail along the ridgeline. A little rough but more than adequate.
The fire trail along the ridgeline. A little rough but more than adequate.
The actual trailhead (about 1.1 miles from the parking lot)
The actual trailhead (about 1.1 miles from the parking lot)
The water tank as you get closer to the turnoff.
The water tank as you get closer to the turnoff.
This is a rocky portion of the trail with a wide area.
This is a rocky portion of the trail with a wide area.
As you start climbing there are several areas to take in the views.
As you start climbing there are several areas to take in the views.
After the steeper part of the climb, the rest is a gradual incline.
After the steeper part of the climb, the rest is a gradual incline.
The higher you go, the better the views!
The higher you go, the better the views!
A look down into Moorpark and Simi with a view of the 23 in the distance.
A look down into Moorpark and Simi with a view of the 23 in the distance.
Views are enjoyed all along this first section of the hike as you climb to the top.
Views are enjoyed all along this first section of the hike as you climb to the top.
A nice panorama as you get to a higher spot.
A nice panorama as you get to a higher spot.
There are some pretty canyon views to the north as well.
There are some pretty canyon views to the north as well.
Don't miss the turn off the dirt road to the singletrack trail.
Don't miss the turn off the dirt road to the singletrack trail.
YES..that is a bear paw print! Seen on 12/6/14. You can also see a deer hoof print on the upper right corner. Looks like he was following the dear!
YES..that is a bear paw print! Seen on 12/6/14. You can also see a deer hoof print on the upper right corner. Looks like he was following the dear!