Rocky Peak Trails

The Rocky Peak Fire Road runs generally north and south, from the 118 freeway in the south, past Chumash single track and to Las Llajas Canyon Rd, with a great view of Simi Valley below. Most of it is very steep and a little rutted and rocky, but fairly firm except for a few sandy patches. Nevertheless, this trail should only be attempted by experienced riders.There is no shade and in the summertime this area is impossibly hot.

The Chumash trail starts at the end of Flanagan Drive in eastern Simi Valley and ends at the Rocky Peak fire road about 1000 feet about it. It has a consistant, fairly steep grade to it and some rocks and ruts, with a few spots where getting off and walking is in order, whether going up or down, but there are no really loose spots.. This trail is for experienced riders only, but those with the ability will have a blast in either direction!

The Hummingbird trail starts at the Rocky Peak fire road and descends about 1000 feet to Kuehner Drive. It has many very steep sections with tight switchback corners and is suitable for advanced riders only. The correct direction to ride this trail is down. From the bottom of Hummingbird you can take dirt roads to the bottom of Chumash Trail, or the street to the south end of Rocky Peak Fire Road.

You can get from the bottom of Chumash to the bottom of Hummingbird on back roads, 95% of which are dirt. There are a number of roads in this area, so it’s best to go with someone who knows the way.
Kuehner Drive: This is an almost flat but busy street that connects the bottom of Hummingbird Trail to Santa Susana Pass Road. Kuehner Drive turns into East Los Angeles Avenue about half way to Santa Susana Pass Rd. Just west of where these two streets meet is Santa Susana County Park, on Katherine St (there are two Katherine Streets in the area, so look for the most southern one). This is one convenient place to park if you are doing the Rocky Peak/Chumash loop.
Santa Susana Pass Road: This is a pleasant 2-lane road that climbs from E. Los Angeles Avenue to a freeway overpass at the bottom of Rocky Peak Fire Road. There are no shoulders but not much traffic.

Las Llajas Canyon Road starts at Evening Sky Drive and heads north. It apparently used to be paved, as shown by the occasional patch of pavement that still exists, but it is mostly dirt with a few sandy patches. It climbs gently along the valley floor, winding under frequent oak trees. This is a very pleasant ride for beginners. 3.4 miles in there is a branch to the right, Oil Well Rd, and a locked gate if you continue straight. Oil Well Rd is a dirt road that starts off by dipping slightly, then it climbs to an old oil well, then climbs very steeply to meet Rocky Peak Fireroad. The road is in good shape, firm and quite smooth, but the steepness makes it most suitable for strong riders. The upper sections of Oil Well Rd and the ajoining areas of Rocky Peak Fireroad are part of an active ranch so you may come across a herd of cattle on the road or near it.