What an amazing experience with the highly recommended @trailmagicadventures yesterday! If you want…read moreto hike and camp (all inclusive- meals and all equipment!) close to LA and see the best parts of the @santamonicamountains along the Backbone Trail, check them out! They provide everything you need (including a flushable toilet!) and Keith and Sasha are fantastic hosts! This is THE best way to see the best of the Santa Monica Mountains!

You cant really mess up anything in Augora Hills. It doesnt need human help to understand how…read morebeautiful it is. Service was good, not special but there wasn't anything wrong. We had a great time, but understand these types of Adventures are what YOU make if them as well.

Cheseboro & Palo Comado Canyon Trail & Loop has amazing views that are absolutely stunning & scenic…read moreto hike especially during spring and is easily accessible. Hills are covered with greenery & lots of yellow & purple wild flowers can be seen blooming. We can hear birds chirping & can see colorful butterflies all along the trail. Lots of mountain bikers & horseback riders can be seen. Restrooms are clean & well maintained. Had a wonderful time & a Nice Place to Hike!!

This open space area recently took a big hit from the Woolsey Fire. Walking north along Cheeseboro…read moreCanyon Trail is like walking through a battlefield aftermath. The recent rains have transformed the charred rolling hillsides into a vibrant green color which shows us that, with time, the trees and vegetation will eventually rebound. Sadly, the historic Morison Ranch House, once occupied by Jim Morrison and his family in 1904, is gone forever and can never be replaced. What is left is a hole in the ground, an old rusted bathtub, and scraps of metal and nails. Fortunately, a number of other ranch artifacts, such as cisterns and corrals, still remain. They are a reminders of the past where, for 150 years, this land was used by ranchers for cattle grazing. There is a large network of over 20 different, well-maintained, trails that traverse the entire open space area. Some of the trails have quirky names like Suicide Trail and Dead Cow Trail. The trailheads are hidden throughout residential neighborhoods. This is one of those sites that require multiple visits, from different locations, in order to see it all. It was interesting to learn that this open space area also serves as a wildlife corridor connecting the Santa Susana Mountains with the Santa Monica Mountain ranges. This might explain the abundance of wildlife that I witnessed when I visited. I saw a number of deer, squirrels and beautifully colored birds everywhere. There are also interesting natural landmarks. The Baleen Wall is a geologic formation located along a cliff that resembles a Baleen Whale. You can view, and smell, the pools of Sulpher Springs. The terrain is versatile to suit your needs. If you are interested in cardio then you can climb to Simi Peak. If you are looking for a causal reflective walk, then you can stroll along the canyon floor that follows the creek and just appreciate the natural surroundings. It's a complete package and definitely worth a revisit.

First time visiting Peter Strauss Ranch. The trails had lots of weeds, under brush. We didn't…read morecomplete the trail, lots of holes on the ground, harder to walk on. Will visit again in the cooler days and when the weeds are cleared... and then update this review. Heard from a local there are free summer concerts every other Sunday. We saw some critters.. lots of lizards, a cotton tail bunny and a ribbon snake. There's lots of place to picnic. But our fave is eating at the Old Place.

First time visiting this place. Was able to find parking and go on a decent hike that is perfect…read morefor beginners. In certain areas it was muddy. It was a bit windy. Would definitely recommend this place if you want to go on a hike that isn't intense.

Great park to get close to nature and explore! Love going there with my kiddos! I am looking…read moreforward to leading Tinkergarten classes at this park!

I've been here a handful of times now and every time I really enjoy my hike! It's a wide dirt path…read morethat meanders through the canyon. I often see plenty of wildlife including birds, coyotes, and deer. Definitely go during cooler temps, and not over the hot summer months. The parking lot is ample with wide spaces and a pit toilet at the trailhead. I usually hike about 3-4 miles in and back, and then have a picnic lunch at the tables near the parking lot. Highly recommend this trail!

The new parking is great! There are 2 parking areas, up and down the hill, for cars as well as…read morehorse trailers. There is a covered area with picnic tables and restrooms at the top parking area. From the bottom parking there is a small creek in the spring with TONS of tadpoles! Is you want to see wildlife this is the place, coyotes, vultures, and hawks are really common to see when hiking, as well all of the horses and dogs people bring with them!

I love this park for a few reasons. It has a small kids area that stays shaded all morning. The…read morelarger play structure has a nice challenge with all few high tubes to climb and crawl around. It also has a nice small field for playing a sports.

Nice clean park with hiking trails, benches, plenty of shade...beautiful views. My daughter loved…read moreit!

Great hike with an opportunity for a good workout and beautiful views. Take water and make sure…read morethat your shoes/boots have good tread for the trails. Keep an eye out for spring wildflowers in this area. Street parking is usually readily available and free. Lovely addition to the hiking rotation. Free admission.

Awesome short hike with a happy ending view of the reservoir. A local recommended this hike for the…read moreviewpoint which he showed me on his phone. If you take your time it will take 60 minutes round trip. Take the trail to right for the Westlake Vista trail. Take it all the way to the top to view the Las Virgenes Reservoir. I would return in the springtime to view the endangered pentachaeta flowers which would probably the trail to the left the next time I return for wildflower season.

It's a pretty good hike and fairly easy for all levels. It is steep and must be wearing shoes with…read moregood grips. Once you get up the hike which is straight up the hill with no Twists or turns the view is beautiful. Make sure that you bring water especially during the day the sun is very strong. We hiked university trail just before sunset and had a wonderful breeze and gorgeous views of agoura and westlake village. The path is rocky and is a dirt path, but with the right shoes you are in for quite the treat!

It's not widely known but phantoms are natural-born hikers with hoods that provide sun protection…read moreand a scythe that functions as a trekking pole. Phantom Trail is 2.8-mile scenic trail that takes you up and back down a ridge that overlooks Las Virgenes Rd. You can start from two locations; from the north at Liberty Canyon and Park Vista Dr, or from the south, off Mulholland Hwy across the street from the Cistern Trail, 1.8 miles from Las Virgenes Rd. In my opinion it's probably better to start from the northern trailhead since you can complete the more challenging 1.75-mile uphill section early when you have more energy. This also saves the scenic views of Malibu Creek State Park and Santa Monica Mountains for the grande finale. Starting from Liberty Canyon, walk a short distance past a black metal gate. The trailhead is located off to the right. You'll walk through a scenic grassland meadow before you ascend the ridge. Along the way you'll encounter a number of signs located at junctions that will ensure you stay on track. A good place to take a break and enjoy the scenery is at the survey marker located at the peak. From there you can enjoy views of Malibu Creek State Park's volcanic rock formation called Goat Buttes, as well as panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Looking south, some of the more prominent peaks from left to right are Saddle Peak, Castro Peak, Sandstone Peak and Ladyface Mountain. This trail has somewhat of an anticlimactic ending at Mulholland Hwy. If you decide to turn around before the descent you won't be missing much.

This is a great trail. It's great for walking. This is my favorite trail that I have walked. Also…read morewatch out for ticks, rattlesnakes ( I have not seen rattlesnakes in this trail but had have a tick on me) I have been on this trail 3 times ( As of July 2022 ) All of the nice nature sounds go right into my ears. If you start the trail from Library Canyon Rd, at first it pretty much shade. Then, it becomes a normal trail with not that many ups and downs. If you start from Mulholland HWY, there is not much shade, and you will go up right away. Then again, it is nice and pretty smooth. All in all, this is a amazing trail in the Santa Monica Mountains. I highly recommend this trail.

Beautiful scenery and well manicured landscape. Any day at any time you'll sure get a beautiful…read moreexperience here. Highly recommended

A place with kinda weird vibes. This was one of Ronald Reagan's three ranches that he owned during…read morehis lifetime. The property is now part of Malibu Creek State Park. Best thing to do if you want to explore it is park at the lot near the intersection of Mulholland and Lake Vista Drives. The lot is at the end of a walking/biking trail that leads you to (?). If you walk about one-third of a mile on the trail, there is a historical marker that tells the history of the property. Ronald Reagan would own this land before he was elected Governor of California. I think it was right after his divorce with Jane Wyman that he purchased it. When he dated Nancy Davis, she was a frequent visitor here. The future prez would ride horses and do other things here in between work. It's kinda bizarre knowing that he once lived here. I'm not gonna lie - today, it's very sad looking. Surely there have been talks of restoring parts of the property but I'm sure there's reasons (like natural disasters) that's keeping the plans from going. But you gotta use your imagination on this one.