Triumphant Triunfo

Located in the Santa Monica Mountains in the rural Agoura-Westlake area of Triunfo Canyon, 600-acre Triunfo Creek Park provides deep oak woodland, native grasslands and blankets of wildflowers in the springtime. The Pentachaeta Trail, the main feature of Triunfo Creek Park, is named after the Pentachaeta lyonii, a federally-listed endangered flower found in the park. The yellow, daisy-like flower is found only in Southern California, and blooms between April and June. http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/4/9/4/event_65202132.jpeg

We will join each end of the Pentachaeta Trail with the ridgeline that divides Triunfo and Lobo Canyons to make a 5.5 mile loop (we may need a new reading on the distance- it felt longer the last time we did it). Along the way we will have views of the Las Virgenes Reservoir and Westlake Reservoir.

There is a net elevation gain of about 800 ft, some of it rocky. Trekking pole (for a couple of short downhill sections) and sturdy hiking boots recommended. There will be some light climbing and close encounters with brush, so bear that in mind. The trail is shaded in parts, but mostly exposed.

You will get a workout in- bring plenty of water, in case it's a warm day.

Directions:

From the 101 Freeway exit Lindero Canyon Rd and turn south. At the end of Lindero, turn left onto Triunfo Canyon Rd. Trailhead is on the right, across from entrance to Oak Forest Mobile Home Park