Newest Recommended Hiking Routes
near Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, California
Recommended Routes, Photos, & More
![Strawberry Peak from Josephine Peak Road.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7094637_smallMed_1704264321.jpg?cache=1725710046)
Big Tujunga to Strawberry Potrero and Josephine Peak
15.8 mi 25.4 km • 2,744' Up 836.37 m Up • 2,744' Down 836.22 m Down
Hogfarm Loop
5.0 mi 8.1 km • 952' Up 290.14 m Up • 870' Down 265.28 m Down
![View back toward LA from a few minutes into the hike up from the Dark Canyon Trailhead toward Grizzly Flat](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7082967_smallMed_1650855063.jpg?cache=1725104501)
Mt Lukens Road Saddle Out-and-Back
5.2 mi 8.4 km • 1,182' Up 360.31 m Up • 1,181' Down 359.91 m Down
![Owing to its scenic views and easy network of trails, the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park is a popular place for visitors of all ages. The people will then out as you proceed further down the trails and away from the parking area.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7082879_smallMed_1649895576.jpg?cache=1725709820)
Abalone Cove: East Beach Hike
1.2 mi 1.9 km • 156' Up 47.59 m Up • 157' Down 47.8 m Down
![The hike heads up a wash on a path of round stones, making the route somewhat technical for the 1 mile distance.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7082855_smallMed_1649788060.jpg?cache=1725709820)
Bonita Falls Trail
1.5 mi 2.4 km • 374' Up 114.11 m Up • 374' Down 113.92 m Down
![Pathway between the lake and grass.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7082943_smallMed_1650491254.jpg?cache=1725104500)
OCTA 30k
19.7 mi 31.6 km • 1,179' Up 359.5 m Up • 1,476' Down 450.01 m Down
![Top of Mount Lee and the iconic landmark of the Hollywood Sign.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7023410_smallMed_1554845012.jpg?cache=1725102728)
Wisdom Tree and Hollywood Sign Loop
5.4 mi 8.7 km • 1,042' Up 317.64 m Up • 1,063' Down 324.07 m Down
![HighTrail](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7081643_smallMed_1639592877.jpg?cache=1725709783)
Ortega Overlook Out-and-Back
4.8 mi 7.6 km • 791' Up 241.03 m Up • 791' Down 241.17 m Down
![Tecate Trail](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7077939_smallMed_1618785336.jpg?cache=1725702022)
Tecate Out and Back
10.8 mi 17.3 km • 2,388' Up 727.94 m Up • 2,384' Down 726.5 m Down
![Hiking Trail Canyon Falls with the pup.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7083102_smallMed_1652073424.jpg?cache=1725104505)
Trail Canyon to Trail Canyon Falls and Tom Lucas Campground
9.5 mi 15.3 km • 2,019' Up 615.51 m Up • 2,019' Down 615.25 m Down
![Parker Mesa Overlook looking South.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7075954_smallMed_1609308215.jpg?cache=1725104294)
Topanga State Park to Parker Mesa Overlook
3.4 mi 5.4 km • 588' Up 179.18 m Up • 248' Down 75.48 m Down
![Beek's Place](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7075688_smallMed_1608430998.jpg?cache=1725104286)
Beek's Place via Black Star Falls
15.5 mi 25.0 km • 2,205' Up 671.94 m Up • 2,206' Down 672.41 m Down
![Slightly below the actual peak is this rock formation, which is a great photo op.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7033693_smallMed_1554998537.jpg?cache=1725103026)
Modjeska/Santiago Peak
13.6 mi 21.9 km • 4,360' Up 1328.96 m Up • 4,359' Down 1328.69 m Down
![Backcountry Socal.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7066648_smallMed_1580287670.jpg?cache=1725104011)
San Clemente Figure 8
17.5 mi 28.1 km • 2,363' Up 720.14 m Up • 2,363' Down 720.14 m Down
![The poppies are about to take over this hill. Somewhere in CA, east of Bakersfield.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7036162_smallMed_1555021680.jpg?cache=1725708342)
Mill Creek Trail Out-and-Back
16.0 mi 25.8 km • 4,382' Up 1335.7 m Up • 4,378' Down 1334.43 m Down
![Sandstone Peak as seen from Los Robles Trail West.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7034310_smallMed_1554999991.jpg?cache=1725103044)
Rosewood to Los Robles Out-and-Back
12.6 mi 20.2 km • 2,039' Up 621.38 m Up • 2,046' Down 623.65 m Down
![Not far from civilization](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7037766_smallMed_1555086732.jpg?cache=1725103145)
Ladera Loop Trail
6.3 mi 10.1 km • 849' Up 258.75 m Up • 848' Down 258.45 m Down
![You can see all the way to the ocean!](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7066770_smallMed_1580666790.jpg?cache=1725104015)
La Crescenta: Tee Pee Out and Back
2.9 mi 4.7 km • 1,292' Up 393.75 m Up • 1,292' Down 393.67 m Down
![Facing the San Gabriel Mountains.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7024399_smallMed_1554846886.jpg?cache=1725102753)
Schabarum Loop
6.0 mi 9.7 km • 1,331' Up 405.7 m Up • 1,328' Down 404.65 m Down
![Steep slopes of Santa Ana Mountains.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7059682_smallMed_1561133059.jpg?cache=1725103794)
Fisherman's Camp to Bluewater Canyon
6.7 mi 10.8 km • 1,040' Up 316.85 m Up • 1,040' Down 317.06 m Down
![View from the top near the KROQ antenna, looking southwest at Griffith Park with Downtown LA off to the left.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7028369_smallMed_1554918400.jpg?cache=1725685957)
Verdugo Crest Trail
6.9 mi 11.0 km • 2,024' Up 617 m Up • 2,020' Down 615.61 m Down
![The gorgeous views from Mt. Lukens rarely disappoint.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7026220_smallMed_1554913733.jpg?cache=1725708035)
Mt. Lukens - Rim of the Valley Loop
9.6 mi 15.5 km • 2,804' Up 854.63 m Up • 2,800' Down 853.58 m Down
![On the top, under a full moon](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7049056_smallMed_1555540567.jpg?cache=1725708745)
Rice Canyon and Mission Point Out and Back
11.4 mi 18.3 km • 2,007' Up 611.76 m Up • 2,006' Down 611.56 m Down
![Inspiration Point, Altadena, CA 6 miles up.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7033510_smallMed_1554998163.jpg?cache=1725708262)
Mt. Lowe Summit Loop from Cobb Estate
13.0 mi 20.9 km • 3,796' Up 1157.16 m Up • 3,797' Down 1157.2 m Down
![At intersection of Zote's & Jack's Hat trails](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7057950_smallMed_1555948372.jpg?cache=1725686799)
Filiorum & Portuguese Bend Loop
4.4 mi 7.1 km • 752' Up 229.11 m Up • 748' Down 227.92 m Down
![Along the less scenic part of the route. Still fun though with ducks and their babies quacking with us.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7062683_smallMed_1567453348.jpg?cache=1725694199)
Mountains to Sea Trail
20.3 mi 32.6 km • 192' Up 58.37 m Up • 740' Down 225.53 m Down
![Sunrise from the Bill Reilly Trail](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7052929_smallMed_1555697449.jpg?cache=1725708868)
Three Peak Circuit
7.9 mi 12.7 km • 2,324' Up 708.5 m Up • 2,322' Down 707.7 m Down
![The decomishioned Sawpit Canyon Dam.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7053925_smallMed_1555704433.jpg?cache=1725708899)
Mt. Bliss from Monrovia Canyon Park
13.5 mi 21.8 km • 2,804' Up 854.79 m Up • 2,803' Down 854.39 m Down