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Summary: This hike includes some breathtaking up-close views of the shear rock faces of Boney mountain. Follow the Satwiwa Loop trail west past a pretty pond, then bear right at a quarter mile and head toward the Boney Mountain Trail across the open grassland. Go left on the Boney mountain trail and follow above sycamore canyon to where it drops into the base of the canyon to a lovely waterfall a few hundred yards past the Hidden Valley Trail junction. Backtrack to the Boney Mountain trail and continue upwards towards the Danielson Monument, bearing left at a trail marker pointing towards the monument. From the monument/old cabin site, head south for about 1 mile to a stunning overlook of Boney Mountain, which is our turn-around point. You will see a bench like rock on the trail with an unforgettable view of the rock faces. Note that this last section of trail is very steep and it is not maintained, so use caution. Some hikers may want to continue on to the tri-peaks area. Trailhead: From Highway 101/Ventura Freeway in Newbury Park, exit on Wendy Drive. Drive 2.5 miles south to Lynn Road and turn right. Continue a mile or so, then just past Reino road turn left into Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Park on the left side of the road. (Lat:34.15322 Lon:-118.96565) Trail Guides for Boney Mountian Overlook: Mileage Hiking Maps by James Caballero () Trail Map - Santa Monica Mtns West by Tom Harrison () Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Santa Monica Recreation Area - 805-370-2300 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jim Zuber, who has posted 104 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 3 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by David on 8/15/2008 the guy underneath me probably hiked a different hike entirely. this ones pretty rough. as far as i remember you dont really see much of the ocean, but you see all of conejo valley. make sure you bring a lot of water and a snack when you get to the top. this hike took me 5 hours total. 3 up and 2 back 
Reviewed by Iggerjew on 7/1/2008 This is a great hike for how short it is. I don't understand the people who attempt it and FAIL. I made it up in under an hour and a half with a average heart rate of 170 BPM. I don't recommend a walking stick unless you are a cripple. It will just get in your way when running downhill. Awesome views, 180 degrees of ocean and 360 degrees of the wide open. 
Reviewed by JF on 4/2/2008 Don't bother with "the falls" (the trickle?) The real hike is up to the tri-peaks and is definitely worth it. Spectacular views of the Pacific, the Channel Islands, Hidden Valley, all of the Conejo Valley, and beyond. This is NOT a casual hike--take plenty of water. We spent almost six hours on a mild day and used two liters per person.
Reviewed by Profitfromprice on 3/25/2008 We have been to most of the loops in this Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Park- several times to the waterfall. Nice hikes. We attempted Boney Mountain few times but one time, one member of LAHikers got tired. Next time, we turned right (U-TURN) at the Cabin sign and went on the wrong direction. THankfully there is a sign board...Yesterday we tried Boney Overlook... One of our LAHikers didn't feel well so stopped but I guess we were close.. Will sure try next time. I think this is more than 7.5 miles- maybe around 9 miles or so. It is tough and because of summer, please keep lot of water. One of the nice hikes in the area.
Reviewed by SG on 3/17/2008 It was great. hiking boots a must. Lots of water. Don't forget your camera. Make sure you go right if you want to see the falls. Going left takes you to the top Not the Waterfalls! We turned left.
Reviewed by abhay on 3/9/2008 My friend and me went on this hike on March 8th. Overall its a good trek. I was told that the trail from Danielson Monument is no more maintained by the State Park. Therefore this part of the trail is difficult as it has a steep acclivity, loose gravel and stones.
Reviewed by JohnTyler on 3/3/2008 This is probably the best time of the year to hike here. Everything is so green, very beautiful. It took 3 hours to get to the top, 2 hours to get down. Going down was VERY tough on the ankles due to many, many loose rocks in some of the steepest parts of the trail. Hiking boots or shoes with good ankle support is a must. Don't make the mistake I made by wearing jogging shoes that has no ankle support. Trust me on this. You'll use your hands quite often for leverage so gloves are recommended. Walking stick, too. Lastly, bring plenty of water.
Reviewed by Potto on 12/10/2007 Hiked this trail in December and still used much water. We spent a total of 5 hours, there and back. The graphs here show a climb to 2400 ft, not true, I brought my GPS. The first rock face is about 2500 and another at 2700, but I didn't see any "rock chair" so we kept on going to the top which is 3000 ft. Only at that peak can you get the best views. Danielson monument is at 1500 ft. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Ventura County Hiking, Ventura County Trails, Ventura County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||