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Summary: This hike includes some breathtaking up-close views of the shear rock faces of Boney mountain. Follow the Satwiwa Loop trail west past a pretty pond, then bear right at a quarter mile and head toward the Boney Mountain Trail across the open grassland. Go left on the Boney mountain trail and follow above sycamore canyon to where it drops into the base of the canyon to a lovely waterfall a few hundred yards past the Hidden Valley Trail junction. Backtrack to the Boney Mountain trail and continue upwards towards the Danielson Monument, bearing left at a trail marker pointing towards the monument. From the monument/old cabin site, head south for about 1 mile to a stunning overlook of Boney Mountain, which is our turn-around point. You will see a bench like rock on the trail with an unforgettable view of the rock faces. Note that this last section of trail is very steep and it is not maintained, so use caution. Some hikers may want to continue on to the tri-peaks area. Trailhead: From Highway 101/Ventura Freeway in Newbury Park, exit on Wendy Drive. Drive 2.5 miles south to Lynn Road and turn right. Continue a mile or so, then just past Reino road turn left into Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Park on the left side of the road. (Lat:34.15322 Lon:-118.96565) Trail Guides for Boney Mountian Overlook: Mileage Hiking Maps by James Caballero () Trail Map - Santa Monica Mtns West by Tom Harrison () Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Santa Monica Recreation Area - 805-370-2300 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jim Zuber, who has posted 104 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 5 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Scott on 2/4/2010 I love this hike. The higher you go, the better it gets - despite the rutted conditions. Go all the way to the top if you can - it's about 2 miles from the cabin site to the very top - a round, skull-shaped summit. From there, you can see the ocean, Tri-Peaks (a cross-country bushwhack), and the Conejo Valley. Lots of trail options for crossing the Satiwa grasslands. Check often for ticks.
Reviewed by Danielle on 10/31/2009 This hike was spooooktacular. Very challenging at the end and the last mile is an ankle breaker. The scenery seemed to change with every corner we turned, and the views become more and more dramatic. Today was a clear day and the islands could be seen in all their glory. One note about following this hike. You want to make sure you follow the white arrows on the ground. Some turns did not have markers and it is easy to get turned around. Happy Halloween my fellow hikers. 
Reviewed by SBS on 8/19/2009 Made it up to the fork in the road with my dog, and realized no dogs allowed on this trail :( Instead took the Hidden Valley fork and hiked all the way up a killer hill and landed close to Sherwood...guess I will have to do Boney without the dog...
Reviewed by AM on 6/4/2009 Beautiful hike up until the last hour, very rocky and steep. All worth it when you get to the top... beautiful panoramic view. It was the perfect setting for my suprise proposal from my new fiance. Can't tell you much about the hike down... I was so happy starring at my new ring, seemed like a breeze. Great hike! 
Reviewed by DW on 5/17/2009 This was a great hike. I made it to the top and I have to say the last bit of the hike is strenuous. Make sure you take plenty of water, Id say 2-3 liters should do fine. I am def. going to come back to this trail and next time Ill take the route all the way to the beach and do a little camping. Also beware of rattlesnakes, I didnt see any of them but I heard them all over the place.
Reviewed by lexy on 3/30/2009 the trail is pretty awful, but the views at the top are worth it. we went right past the overlook without realizing it untill we were at the top. the mosquitos were out in full force and we also had to scooch past a rattlesnake on the edge of the trail. all in all a little treacherous but worth it at the end.
Reviewed by vv on 3/2/2009 A really nice hike...went to the top (tri peaks ?) in about 3 hours. i think the confusion about time and distance is because some people seem to have gone all the way to the top (4.7 miles one-way) while the others only went up to the overlook (which is a just a rock on the side of the trail at 3.7 miles). Would definitely recommend going to the top. Its rough (we had a couple of scrapes from people slipping on the way down) but nothing too serious. Get good shoes, long sleeves (dep. on weather of course :-) and lots of water.
Reviewed by JL on 12/29/2008 took 3 hours up and 2 hours down, not including rests. Bring food and plenty of water! Incredible views of conejo valley. Took it on a cool, clear winter day! You can continue up as far as you want. We went up to the rocky bluffs and could see the ocean on the other side. Agree with another reviewer, the real hike is to the tri-peaks. You follow Boney Mountain Rd. to Danielson Monument and then the follow the trail to the left of the old cabin site. Keep going up, up and up. NOT FOR THE CASUAL hiker! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Ventura County Hiking, Ventura County Trails, Ventura County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||