Los Robles Trail via the Los Padres Trail, Thousand Oaks

This is a relatively easy to moderate 4+ mile loop hike with a 550’ elevation gain. Meet me at 6:30pm at the trailhead, we will wait five minutes then start. Sunset is at 7:58. Bring your flashlights as it will be dark on our way down.

**NOTE** Please don't sign up for this hike if you are in a rush or have other plans after. My hikes are casual and slower paced (1.5-2 mph), we take breaks, and we explore. I can't guarantee that we will be back at exactly the end time. Thank you.

The Hike
We start with a short walk through a forest of oak trees that canopy the trail with wooden bridges and a babbling creek (maybe). The forest fades into a canyon of lush vegetation and a single trail that ascends to the Los Robles Trail junction, this is the toughest part of the hike with a steady incline of about 250 feet.

At the junction the trail opens into a fire road, we'll take a right and continue to climb with an elevation of another 150 feet or so that will level out near the top. At the junction, we will turn right and then another right onto a scenic route that leads to the benches at the top. We will take a short break and enjoy breathtaking views of Conejo valley.

As the sun is setting, we will descend down into the canyon and into a lush trail through a second forest of oak trees that ends at Greenmeadow Ave. From here, we will walk on the sidewalk to the trailhead where we started.

Checklist

• Bring your flashlights / headlamps.
• Bring a minimum one liter of water, snacks, hat, poles if you need them, sunscreen.
• Wear good hiking shoes or boots, dress accordingly and be prepared for cooler weather.
• I recommend wearing a whistle.
• Pesky insects? bring bug spray.

Other details

• Sunset is at 7:58pm and the last light is at 8:25pm.
• Trail: Combination of a single-track and fire road
• Difficulty: Fit beginner
• Dogs: On a leash per state law
• Restrooms/water fountain: No
• Parking: Free in street at the trailhead
• Known Dangers: Rattlesnakes, slip-'n-fall, poison oak

Address / Google Coordinates

• Address: 15 Los Padres Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA
• Google coordinates: 34.172366, -118.876906
• Google map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B010'20.5%22N+118%C2%B052'36.9%22W/@34.1723704,-118.8791,783m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x15ef40d471165ce2!8m2!3d34.172366!4d-118.876906?hl=en&authuser=0

Driving Directions

• From the 101, take the Moorpark Road exit and go south. Turn left onto Los Padres Drive.
• The Los Padres Trailhead is on the right, close to the corner of Moorpark Road and Los Padres Dr.

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:

1. You must RSVP to attend this event, no exceptions.
2. The PM Hiker organizers are not trained leaders and do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips.
3. If you sign up for any event, you are releasing the PM Hiker organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries.
4. Hiking and other outdoor events can be dangerous, and accidents can happen.
5. Per Meetup rules, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You take full responsibility for your own actions.
6. These rules apply to any guests you may invite.