Welcome!

Welcome to my blog about hiking in the Conejo Valley.  I am currently gearing up to backpack Mt. Langley at the end of August with my brothers, so I have been hiking or biking many of the local trails regularly.  It has been fun rediscovering some old trails I haven't taken in a while and finding some new ones that I enjoy.  While hiking recently, I decided to chronicle the various trails I hike so that others may find the same enjoyment of our wonderful open space.

For those unfamiliar with the Conejo Valley, it lies northwest of Los Angeles, just across the Ventura County line.  It includes Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Oak Park, and Agoura Hills.  The valley itself is surrounded by open wilderness areas, abounding in great trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.  To the south we have the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, which has some great camping as well as hiking.  To the northwest we have Wildwood park with bluffs and canyons to explore, as well as trails leading to the Santa Rosa Valley.  To the east we have the Lang Ranch/North Ranch areas which climb up into the mountains separating us from the San Fernando Valley.  If you want to see some maps, click here.  Many of these trails are maintained by various groups, the primary ones being Conejo Open Space Foundation, Conejo Recreation and Park District, and the National Park Service.

As I go, I hope to give some good reviews and recommendations for trails in the area.  If you ever have any suggestions, let me know.  Happy hiking!