Cancelled: The Shooting Star Trail to the Santa Rosa Valley Train

Most of the trails in the Santa Monica Mountains have existed for decades, but there are some trails that have been built more recently. This series of hikes will explore some of our newer trails.

In October 2010, a new trail was constructed during Thousand Oaks' annual Trailwork Day that connected the Santa Rosa Trail in Wildwood Park to the Lower Santa Rosa Trail in the Santa Rosa Valley. This trail was subsequently named the Shooting Star Trail. During the spring, these flowers can be seen blossoming next to the trail.

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This is an out-and-back hike, with a surprise at the turn-around point. The property owner there is building a medieval castle wall, and a full-size railway loop. You don't often see these things, especially at the same time!

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Hike Stats: The hike will be 5 miles with 1000' of climbing total.

Pace: We'll hike at a moderate pace so that novice hikers can join in, and there will be time to take photos. We'll need to hike together as a group so that nobody gets lost by taking a wrong turn at one of the several forks we'll pass.

Driving Directions: We'll start on a spur trail that leads down to the Santa Rosa Trail from Wildwood Avenue. From the 101 Freeway in Thousand Oaks, turn north on Lynn Road and continue 2.9 miles to Wildwood Avenue, then turn left. Follow the street around for 0.9 miles. Park at the side of the road near the trailhead. Note that this is not the usual trailhead and parking area for Wildwood Park!

Map: Use this Google Map to help you find your way

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Dogs: Please leave your pets at home for this hike. Dogs should only accompany their human companions on hikes that are billed as “Dog Friendly.”