Overview

The Los Robles Trail starts near Hampshire Road near the 101 Freeway and ends at Potrero Road near Wendy Drive. The eastern part is 95% fire road but adjoins some nice single tracks. The western section, described here, is 95% single track and has some great views of the city, and of Hidden Valley in a couple of spots. There are several connecting trails so loops of different lengths can be travelled. Out-and-backs are also fun. This is one of the most enjoyable and popular areas for mountain bikers in the Conejo Valley.

When the trails are wet and muddy, the eastern part of Los Robles West from Moorpark Road to Angel Vista sheds water well. Rosewood Trail is nearly as good, but takes a little longer to dry enough to use. The day after a rain, even a heavy one, you will find lots of people on this trail, especially mountain bikers.

Geocaches in the area

• Western section
• Eastern section

Trailheads

a. The most popular is at the south end of Moorpark Road at the east end of the trail. Map and directions.
b. There are a number of parking spaces and a bathroom at the east end of this segment of Greenmeadow. Map and directions.
c. On the east side of Greenmeadow, just north of Kenwood Street, a path goes between the houses. Map and directions.
d. At the south end of Spruce Hill Court. Map and directions.
e. Near the south end of Regal Oak Court, south of Lynn Rd, on the east side. Map and directions.
f. The south end of Felton St, south of Lynn Rd. Map and directions.
g. There is a large dirt parking area off of Potrero road, about 1/2 miles east of Lynn Rd. Map and directions.
h. At the south end of Wendy Dr, on the side of Potrero Road. Map and directions.

Suggested Rides and Hikes

This list was generated on January 22, 2006

Trails

Description  Starting at the parking lot at the south end of Moorpark Road, the trail begins as a fire road heading west. After about a half mile, at the top of a short hill, the eastern half of this trail splits off towards the south. Another hundred yards on, the fire road becomes Spring Canyon Trail and Los Robles Trail West heads up the hill, fondly known as Space Mountain, as a single track. Space Mountain starts with a short steep climb, then settles into a gradual climb with several sharp switchbacks. The trail is in good shape, but has a lot of sharp rocks embedded in it and some occasional ruts. For mountain bikers, Intermediate riders will have to walk part of this and novices will walk most of it. At the top of Space Mountain a traverse begins that has a great view of the city below. About 3 miles from the parking lot is a short, steep downhill section with two sharp switchbacks, just before the trail crosses a private road. From here there is a gradual, then steeper climb, to where the trail forks to the left. (To the right is a very short connector to the top of the Rosewood Trail right and down, and left to the picnic table at Angel Vista.) Going left at the fork, the trail heads down and around a couple more switchbacks, then becomes very straight as it runs along a fence. However, there are some very steep, rutted and usually loose hills in this stretch, first up and then three downhill stretches. Almost all mountain bikers walks parts of these uphills, whichever direction they are travelling. The tread on these steep sections is usually a little loose and slippery, presenting a hazard to hikers and mountain bikers alike. Continuing west, you pass the Felton Street Connector and finallly come to the parking area on Potrero Road, at the west end of the trail. A connector trail to Sycamore Canyon is directly across the street.

From Moorpark Rd to the picnic table at Angel Vista, the soil is quite sandy and the trail is well drained so it doesn't get muddy during the rainy season. In the winter, people ride here a lot because all other local trails are too muddy. However, west of the picnic table, this trail is as muddy as anywhere else.

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[2] Rosewood Trail

Rosewood Trail has some switchbacks, too.

Description Rosewood Trail splits off from Los Robles Trail at Angel Vista and ends at Lynn Road, about one 1000 ft west of Ventu Park Rd. It is 100% single track and, starting at the top, 99% downhill, not too steep, but with lots of switchbacks. Its a real blast to ride down, but be careful because there are a lot of people on it, particularly hikers, and lots of blind corners to hide them. For climbing, it is about the same steepness as Space Mountain. Being on the north face of the hill, the bushes are always green, so it is pretty as well.

There is no parking at the very bottom on Lynn Road, but there is parking and access on Regal Oak Court.

This is a very popular trail for people who want a short hike to get to a great view.

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[3] Spring Canyon Fire Road

Description About a half mile west of the parking area on Moorpark Road, the Los Robles trail turns sharply left up Space Mountain and becomes a single track. Meanwhile, the fire road continues on as Spring Canyon Trail for nearly a mile. There are some gentle climbs and descents and the road is in pretty good condition so it is easy for novice riders, and people who like to ride fast, can. Nevertheless, mountain bikers should be careful because there is quite a bit of hiking and equestrian traffic on this trail. This trail is as part of a loop that goes up Space Mountain and comes down either Rosewood or the Felton St connector, connecting the two on Lynn Road.

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[4] Oak Creek Canyon Loop (AKA Whole Access Trail and "The Whoop-de-doos")

Description The Oak Creek Loop is a single track shaped like an inverted "U," connected at the ends with a short section of street and joining to Los Robles Trail at the top. The two sides have very different personalities. The west side has two trails separted by a small fence and mostly under a canopy of huge oak trees. On one side is a nature walk, and on the other side is a very tame biking and equestrian trail. It climbs very genly over its length, except for the last few dozen feet that is quite a bit steeper. This section is also known as the Whole Access Trail because it can accommodate wheel chairs, and there is a cable and plates with brail along the fence to guide blind people. The east side has rocky patches, small ruts, sudden rises and dips, and tight corners. It is fondly known as the Space Mountain whoop-de-doos. It's a blast to ride down and the perfect way to end a ride in the region (nobody ever rides up it - if you want to go down it again, ride up the western leg of this loop). Note for hikers: If you take the eastern leg, hike up it (north to south) so you can see oncoming mountain bikers!

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[5] Greenmeadow Path, Cameron Center and Greenmeadow Bike Path

There is a little-known access to the base of Space Mountain from Greenmeadow Drive in Newbury Park. The trailhead is two blocks south of Lynn Rd, on the east side. It starts as a grassy corridor that goes between the houses and ends at the Cameron Center at the golf course. The route heads right, along the paved driveway until it gets back to Greenmeadow where a paved bike path starts. Follow the bike path to the end, a few hundred feet from the west leg of the Oak Creek Canyon Loop Trail. This route can also be used to return to the Moorpark trailhead from Newbury Park without having to cross over to the north side of the freeway.

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This page last updated January 4, 2015