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Summary: The first part of the trail follows Moonridge trail looking down upon Indian Creek. Trail then drops down steeply into an area if volcanic rock with a spectacular 70 foot waterfall plunging into a large pool. The return leg of the loop is an easy meandering trail along the banks of Indian creek, with a number of lovely picnic spots along the way. I promise that you will be surprised that there is such a nice setting amongst the suburban sprawl. 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. (Lat:34.219686 Lon:-118.900648) Trail Guides for Paradise Falls - Wildwood Park: Day Hikes in Ventura County California by Robert Stone (Day Hike Books) Easy Hiking in Southern California by Ann Marie Brown (Foghorn Press) On The Trail - Malibu to Santa Barbara by Cathy Philipp (Cathy Philipp Publishing) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses Ranger Contact: Conejo Rec & Park District - 805-495-6471 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jim Zuber, who has posted 104 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 11 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Samantha on 4/27/2012 Wildwood is a great place for everyone. Beautiful falls, little streams along the trails. If you want more of a workout hike up Lizard Trail, it will work your butt LOL. Enjoy this little piece of paradise in the middle of town...you would never know it was here.
Reviewed by Nathan on 1/3/2012 Hiked with a friend about a week ago. Not particularly strenuous. Lots of families and relatively crowded near the falls. The falls are nice, even without much rain this year, but there are so many side trails to explore you can find areas where there aren't many people. I would recommend checking out the Indian Cave as well
Reviewed by RLM on 11/5/2011 This is a nice hike. It has a nice waterfall and there are a couple different trails you can take to get to the waterfall. I prefer the trail that follows the creek because it is shaded and nice to be walking by the water. 
Reviewed by Ky on 8/31/2011 Love this hike, good for a relaxing stroll! And the reason your NOT allowed to swim in the water I believe is because it is basically run off water from all over. It's dirty and you can get VERY sick! LOL. Still a great hike!
Reviewed by Aida V on 5/15/2011 Wonderful rolling hills. Plentiful hiking trails. Awesome falls. I really enjoyed this place to the max.
Reviewed by Bree on 9/11/2010 Great easy local hike! 
Reviewed by Seth on 8/9/2010 Pretty cool waterfall, indeed. The hike to the falls is mild and not very long and has some enjoyable scenery to keep your eyeballs satisfied. One thing to watch out for is people working on/maintaining the trails that will scream at you like a banshee if they catch you swimming in the water..still not sure why its forbidden.
Reviewed by Darren on 8/1/2010 This is a wonderful place to explore, and Paradise Falls is awesome. This area was my back yard to play in when I was a kid back in the 1970s. The last time I visited was nearly eight years ago, and I look forward to coming back again. I understand Fort Wildwood has since been torn down. I'd say it's a shame, but it was riddled with dry rot, and very unsafe. I still have my memories and pictures though! 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
