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Summary: The trail starts out on the Chumash Trail moving steadily upward for 2.6 miles with interesting rock formations, great views of the city, and somewhat barren hillsides, the result of a fire a few years ago. Bear left at the junction with Rocky peak fire road and follow the ridge line for 1.5 miles to a connector trail to the Las Llajas Trail, Look for fossils after you crest the top of the grade. Head down Las Llajas canyon, with a nice little creek to your left and an occasional cluster of oaks to shade your way. The Las Llajas trail terminates on Evening Sky Drive. Go left on Evening Star until it dead ends, then go through the gate to a short connector trail the leads back to the Chumash Trailhead. Keep a heads up for mountain bikers flying down the trail on this hike! Trailhead: From Highway 118/Simi Valley Freeway in Simi Valley, exit on Yosemite Avenue. Drive 0.4 miles north to Flanagan Drive and turn right. Continue 0.8 miles to the trailhead at the end of the road. (Lat:34.29303 Lon:-118.67116) Trail Guides for Chumash - Las Llajas Loop: Day Hikes in Ventura County California by Robert Stone (Day Hike Books) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Rancho Siimi Park District - 805-584-4444 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jim Zuber, who has posted 104 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by EN on 7/14/2008 Hiked 7/12, nice loop, interesting rock formation, great view, too many mountain bikers, remnants of oil production in Las Llajas trail, too dry in summer, will try again late winter or early spring. 
Reviewed by mhel on 6/2/2008 Great Trail! I recommend to start from Llajas Trail towards Rocky Peak fire road then downhill to Chumash Trail! It's about 10miles but its fun! Great mountain view! Scenery on top is really amazing. Be careful for rattle snake specially during summer since most of them crossing the road. Bring lots of water to avoid dehydration. Sometimes, cows blocking the road but they're all harmless they'll just at look you making your move:) Great trail for work-out - hiking, running, and mountain biking! 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
