Date of the hike: 3.19.2011…read more According to my friend's GPS, we hiked 8.2 miles round trip with an elevation gain/loss of 2,000ft. We kind of just winged it and parked right at the end of Wendy Ave when you exit on the 101fwy. I think other websites out there say to park somewhere else. The hike itself had a couple signs here and there but we were still a little confused on which path to take. There's a nice waterfall about a mile into the hike and you'll have to cross a little stream. There's a lot of shade near the waterfall so it's a perfect area to rest or have a quick snack. I wish I read the description on LocalHikes.com (http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/BoneyMountainOverlook_4472.asp) a little better. Instead of making a left towards Danielson Monument we took the other path which had a gradual incline, no switchbacks here. We did get to a different hill that has a good view and found the correct way to go to the overlook. If it wasn't for our time constraints, we would have back tracked and went up the right way. We'll have to go back and see the view from the top. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lamb1028/sets/72157626248248337/

I don't really know how far this hike is. I'd say is around 8 or 9 miles…read more You're not really hiking when you go here. I see it more like as if you're climbing up a big rock. IT's nice. Pretty popular. And, sometimes you see horse poop on the trails. I'd say 1/4th of the way in, there's a beautiful waterfall you can hang out at. Walking up the trail, you're surrounded by big green mountains. At the top of Boney Mountain, there's a 360 view of the city. Really nice. It just takes awhile to get up there. It's not too bad though. Parking here is free.

What a nice park location with a one mile trail and surrounded by beautiful mountains and the…read morenearby Camarillo ranch property. There is a dog park area and plenty of room for kids to play and playground equipment. Watch out for rattlesnakes as signs are posted all over the park. Highly recommended

Such a beautiful park! A hidden gem off Camarillo Springs!! They have dog park areas (large…read moredog/small dog) but sadly all dirt! We did not bring our dog inside the gated area for that reason. But there's plenty of grass around the park. This place is so pretty! They offer many picnic areas, some covered, with lots of tables and BBQs. Beautiful trees, clean bathrooms and newer play equipment for children! Very quiet and secluded...

Well-maintained trail system that allows you to hikes short or long as you want to make it. You…read morewent on the short hikes you will get some great views (especially outside of June gloom season). Parking is easy and it too far from freeway access. I've never seen any big wildlife out here so I'm not sure what locals might see who venture out here on a steady visitation cycle.

The first plus about this place is that they have a restroom. They are clean which is nice. We took…read morean impromptu hike and it was honestly so beautiful. At first it felt like a lot because I didn't know what to expect. They have a couple of different trails you can take and we took the easier one. It's still kicked my butt but it was definitely worth it. Now that I know what to expect I'd definitely come back on the regular. A lot of poison oak along the trails. So be aware of what plants you're touching. Some trails you go through some flower areas and there are a lot of bees but honestly they don't bother you. Make sure to take plenty of water. It's a beautiful view.

Such a beautiful hike to the waterfall and easy to find plus great view of the sunsetread more

A friend recently took me to Paradise Falls, and it was such a beautiful and peaceful experience…read more We started on the Teepee Trail where we saw a really cool teepee structure, then continued down to the bottom of the falls. The waterfall is stunning from below, and the view from the top is just as spectacular. Along the way we explored a small cave and passed two beautiful creeks. We even saw some ducks flying overhead, which made the whole hike feel even more special. After that, we hiked uphill on the Teepee Trail, stopped at Lizard Rock, and eventually made our way back to the parking lot. The views throughout the hike are wonderful and so peaceful there's nothing like disconnecting and reconnecting with nature here. Parking is free and the lot is fairly large (around 40 cars or more). There are bathrooms at the trailhead and also near the campground, which is very convenient. We ended up hiking about 5 miles. It took us 2 hours and 30 minutes of moving time, and about 3 hours total including breaks and photo stops. I highly recommend this trail if you're looking for a scenic and relaxing hike.

Arrived at around 4pm on a Monday and there was no one in sight. Parking was easy and from the…read moreparking lot and back it was an easy 2mi hike, mostly flat and straight with signages along the way, the last .4mi was steep though but still very manageable. Best to come in for the sunset (but people do start coming in at around 530pm-sh so can get crowded during this time). Zero shade along the way so be prepared with sunscreen and water! The trail is a little bit unkept probably due to covid (heard they closed down for a bit). But as of 07/27 all trails and parking lot are all open (even Paradise Falls).

Canyon Overlook or the path up to it wasn't too bad until about 1/2 way up. It's gets pretty steep…read morewith lots of rocks and loose dirt so it's very easy to slip. The path to Lizard Rock from Overloop is pretty technical on the way down and some tight turns on the incline toward Lizard Rock. Lizard rock itself was fine with but with some tight switch backs. All in all, not for the faint of heart but I would do it again. FYI, did this trail on my Specialized Levo SL Comp

Wonderful hike with well maintained trail and great views. Ample parking lots are available. This…read morearea is recovering well from the Woolsey fire, which is lovely to see. Bring lots of water: depending on the route you take, there can be steep inclines and lots of elevation gain. Free admission.

A little update since the last review. This review is for Mishe Mokwa To Tri-Peaks and Sandstone…read morePeak which was a ~6.8 mile total round trip hike that took about ~3.5 hours to complete. Trail was rocky and exposed for the most part. Plenty of awesome views throughout the hike. Watch your steps at Sandstone Peak! Short video of the hike for those interested: https://youtu.be/4TyP0Sx7xhA

One of our favorite hiking spots is around the Satwiwa Cultural Center. You can hike here for as…read morelong or as short a hike as you want. You can also make it strenuous or easy. There are lots of hiking options, with locations like a waterfall, an old cabin site, a windmill and some of the highest peaks in the Santa Monica Mountains (http://www.yelp.com/biz/satwiwa-to-tri-peaks-newbury-park#hrid:OtZHlQDQX4Dl-YnXoTqQdQ/query:hiking) available for you to reach in just a day hike (http://www.yelp.com/biz/santa-monica-mountains-national-recreation-area-thousand-oaks#hrid:RKnqDUDYH03tcNMqErH1rA/query:hike). The last time we went, we took the kids, so we weren't going to get to the top of Boney mountain that day. Instead, we parked at the end of Wendy Drive and hiked over to the Chumash Indian center. Apparently you don't have to do this and can park closer and walk on a paved road right up to the center if you want. That's OK though, it's a nice short hike and we saw a lot of wildflowers on the way. (We also had to get out of the way of mountain bikers, so watch out!) When we got there, we toured the Indian center, the kids played with all the stuffed animals and explored the kid-friendly things they had on display. They had lots of books on the area and the Chumash culture. We were interested in one of the red flowers we saw on the trail (couldn't remember the name of it from our college botany class) and asked one of the guys working there. They happily explained what it was and told us where we could see even better flowers on another trail. Then we went outside and sat in the Ap (the incomplete Chumash hut) and had lunch. After lunch, we walked through the little garden they have planted with indigenous plants and by then the little ones were getting tired so we headed back. It was a nice little hike. We saw lots of people on the trail since it was a Saturday, lots of dogs and mountain bikes. The cultural center has a water fountain and restrooms and when we were there they had some water bottles and power bars for sale. They also have a lot of summer events happening (http://satwiwa.org/calendar.php).

Was checking out the clearance section in little store then see a whole bin of T-shirts for 40% off…read morethen I go to buy the tshirt and no discount so I ask the cashier about the discount and she says she doesn't know About any discount which is clearly marked on the shirt and the whole bin of shirts, doesn't know what to do and then says I can do 15% I was like forget about it - it's a tiny store w limited items and they lost a sale because there's no effort to try to figure anything out - no attempt to Call to ask anyone just like lazy and I do not appreciate that, as someone who's worked a lot of Customer service I just can't believe the lack of enthusiasm to even try to Figure out the situation

This review is for the Mugu Peak Trail which was a ~2.7 mile round trip that took ~2 hours to…read morecomplete. Free parking on the dirt parking lot and on the side of the road. This was a popular trail so plan accordingly. Steep inclines all the way up to the flag. No shade! Stunning views of the ocean and green rolling hills! Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/IKrIX41ASvg

This is a beautiful, challenging hike. The summit is absolutely worth the effort. It's short and…read morevery steep, but it's doable. Take breaks as needed. I've done this hike in Jan./Feb. no problem, but I just tried this hike in July and made the mistake of not bringing bug spray. I got absolutely eaten alive by mosquitos and had to turn around about half way up because the bites. I would have a cluster of 3-6 of them on each of my arms every couple of steps. If I stopped to catch my breath even more would stop and bite me. Definitely bring bug spay!!

I thought this was a hidden gem in Santa Rosa Valley, but apparently everybody knows about this…read morebeautiful trail. Once you arrive at this park, there are multiple trails to enjoy that will satisfy different hiking levels. Some of the trails at this park go into the mountains with some significant elevation. The hill canyon trail is a flat trail at this park. As it was a super-hot day, my hiking group and I took an easy, and we just did a 3.7 mile out and back trail that was quite easy and took under hour and 20 minutes to do at a causal pace. The trail followed the river, which I heard bass can be seen in the water. The trail was very pretty and relaxing. While on the trail you need to be alert. You may encounter mountain bikers zooming through the trails. Plus, you also get horseback riders in this area. On a hot sunny day you always need to be alert to snakes. At the trailhead there is a small parking lot. I heard on the weekends this parking lot gets super busy early in the morning. Not too far away there is a larger lot available. This park is worth a visit for beginner hikers as well as advance hiker. Bring plenty of water and hat as most of the area is not shaded! Happy trails!

Love love love this trail!…read more Definitely one of my go to trails. You can either hike up the mountain that has a gradual incline. This trail leads to lizard rock once you get to the top and continue on. If you keep going it will lead you to paradise falls . If you plan on going that far, plan to take a lunch and water and comfortable hiking shoes. Or take a walk across the bridge and down a pathway where you'll see the creek which is so peaceful .