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Summary: This is a lovely hike along the banks of Indian Creek to Paradise Falls and beyond to a secluded picnic area called Skunk Hollow. From the parking lot, follow the fire road down hill, bearing right just before the bridge. Follow the road/trail along the edge of the creek until you come to the Paradise falls, then continue down stream on the fire road, crossing the stream 4 times and passing several oak shaded picnic areas. When you see the sign to Skunk Hollow, go towards Lizard rock for a few hundred feet for an easier stream crossing. At Skunk Hollow, take the Eagle Point trail to where it reconnects with the fire road upstream. Hike back to Paradise falls, then up the stairs to the fire road, following the fire road up hill to where you will see a junction with Moonridge trial. Bear right and you will be back to the parking lot. Although this trail does lots of meandering, you really can't get lost if you just go down stream, then come back upstream. Trailhead: From the Moorpark Freeway (23), exit on Avenida de Los Arboles and go west (a right turn if you are coming from Moorpark). Follow de Los Arboles until it ends at Big Sky Drive. Make a U-turn and the park entrance is on the right side of the road. Drive through the first parking lot and follow the dirt road for about 1 mile until it dead ends into the 2nd parking lot. (Lat:34.21685 Lon:-118.90676) Trail Guides for Eagle Point Loop - Wildwood Park: On The Trail - Malibu to Santa Barbara by Cathy Philipp (Cathy Philipp Publishing) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Conejo Rec & Park District - 805-495-6471 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jim Zuber, who has posted 105 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Kim on 2/10/2008 Me and my friend walked from CLU to Wildwood Park and we really liked the trails and they were marked pretty good. We actually found a trail that went over the mountain and took us right back to the campus. We really liked this fun hike, it only took about 2.5 hours. 
Reviewed by J.D. Funari on 1/12/2007 Forgot to print out the above trail directions so took a different route that missed the falls but had a few nice views. Showed up a bit too late in the afternoon to fully explore so will return at a later date. Was fairly crowded with many families and dog walkers.
Reviewed by Monica on 9/26/2006 It was a great hike. I went with my boyfriend but saw many families with dogs. For it being September, it was green and there was still a substantial amount of water in the streams. Bring your mosquito repellent though!
Reviewed by wendyo96 on 2/21/2006 Nice place that shows many diverse trails and is very enjoyable by families as well as those looking for a more challenging hike. Very dog-friendly and a nice surprise when we passed the falls, streams and picnic areas on the way to Teepee outlook point Will probably try the more challenging side of Lizard Rock next time!
Reviewed by megan on 7/2/2005 It was so beautiful and peaceful and I would love to hike it again. Next time I would take a lunch,but there are many small little waterfalls that the kids can play in. It is just like a little rainforest that I could live in. I recomend this to any family
Reviewed by Mark & Carrie on 12/20/2004 We hiked this on Sunday Dec 19th. We were fortunate to have awesome weather.The trails are marked fairly well,although I think we did this one backwards from the way the site says.The scenery was unique in that it was very green along Eagle Point loop, almost couldnt make out the trail, very cool, would do it again. 
Reviewed by pc on 12/13/2004 I'm apaalled at Dusty for being greatful to hie great great grandfather for having wiped out the indians so that he and his family can enjoy this park!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed by Dave Id on 11/14/2004 I guess your grandfather didn't kill them all because my grandmother just got her social security money taken from her at the local casino. God bless the noble savage. Oh ya, and the trail is beautiful. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||