Easter Sunday Loop Hike to Rocky Peak

The predicted temps for this Sunday are in the low 70s, which will make this a BEAUTIFUL hike! The first part of this strong intermediate hike takes us from Rocky Peak Road down a single track trail and across a small stream crossing until we get to the Santa Susana Pass road, where we'll hike a short distance up Iverson Road until we get to an exclusive, gated community where I have been told that Will Smith, the actor, and Smokey Robinson, the singer, both live. Bring your camera, as the homes are amazing.

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Once we exit the this mansion-speckled neighborhood, we'll get on a fire road until we arrive at the ruins of an old ranch house where we can explore for a few minutes.

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Then we'll continue until we reach the Rocky Peak fire road, about 6 miles from where we parked our cars. I'm trying to time this hike so that we reach the 'normal' Rocky Peak stopping point in time to catch what is quite often a fantastic sunset (@ 7:19 pm this day), before we return the last 2.5 miles down to our cars.

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Directions: Take the 118 to the Rocky Peak Road exit, right between Simi Valley and the San Fernando Valley. Park on the SOUTH SIDE of Rocky Peak road, where there is lots of space on both sides of the road.

Distance: 9 miles
Elevation Gain: 1800'
Difficulty: Strong intermediate
Dogs: No
Restrooms: No
Water Fountain: No
Parking: Free off the Santa Susana Pass Road
Trail: Single track, and fire road excellent condition

There IS some poison oak on this trail, but I went here again recently and it looks like someone cut it back some because it's not as bad as the first time I was there. If you shower when you get home and wash your pants, you should be ok. I certainly was.

Known Dangers: Poison oak, Rattlesnakes, slip-'n-fall

Our hike difficulty categories:

Beginner: No steep sections. Up to 4 miles in distance and no more than 750' elevation gain.
Intermediate: 4-10 miles, and/or up to 2000' elevation gain.
Advanced: More than 10 miles, and/or more than 2000' elevation gain.

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