A short but tricky scramble
up to a rocky outcropping overlooking the Simi Hills and west San Fernando
Valley.
Location: West Hills Region: West SF Valley Distance: 1.1 mi. Difficulty: Moderate with some tough climbs. When to go: November through April Hours: Sun up to sunset Phone: 213-485-5027 Elevation Gain: 600 ft Are dogs allowed: Yes, on a leash. Restrooms: No Parking: Free street parking.
Trail Information
Full Review: Don't be fooled by the length of the hike. It's short,
but by the time you reach the peak you'll feel like you've been at it for
hours. When you get there, plan to take a while to examine the castle-like
rock formations and absorb the views that run from the Simi Hills to the
entire San Fernando Valley.
You'll see the gated entrance to the wide dirt path at the intersection of
Vanowen and Sunset Ridge. Hop the gate, turn to the right, and start
walking. When you reach the first split, turn right to go down a narrow
path. It dips, then climbs, putting you onto an intersecting trail. Turn
left here, then make an immediate right onto a path that climbs straight up
to the peak. If you're first reaction on seeing this steep path is, "No
way!" then you're headed in the right direction. You'll have to do some
scrambling, and you'll probably do some slipping as well. But it's easier
than it looks from the base. When you're done, go back the way you came
(carefully, please).
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