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Summary: This is a pleasant hike along Mountclef Ridge in Wildwood Park. The hike provides lovely views of the Santa Rosa Valley to the Santa Susana and Topatopa Mountains, as well as the Conejo Valley to the Santa Monica Mountains. There is little shade along the trail, and the vegetation is mostly scrub brush. The spring is my favorite time to do this hike, when the hills are green and the wildflowers in blossom. Note that once you reach the end of the Santa Rosa Trail and start heading down a service road into a housing development, route finding gets a little confusing. You head down the service road, turn right on the unmarked Lower Butte trail, the left on Wildwood avenue, then right on the jogging path that takes you back to Avenida De Los Arboles. The day I did this hike it was hazy to the south and foggy on the north side of Mountclef ridge, so I really didn't get any photos of the spectacular views. Trailhead: From the Moorpark Freeway (23), exit on Avenida de Los Arboles and go north. 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:34.21999 Lon:-118.90199) Trail Guides for Santa Rosa Trail - Wildwood Park: Day Hikes in Ventura County California by Robert Stone (Day Hike Books) On The Trail - Malibu to Santa Barbara by Cathy Philipp (Cathy Philipp Publishing) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, 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 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Pat on 3/28/2010 Did the hike downhill from TO to Camarillo. Saw what i think was a king snake. 
Reviewed by Wild Bill on 1/26/2009 I really enjoy Wildwood. It's a wonderful beautiful place. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHfmF5u9iP4
Reviewed by NDP on 3/20/2008 I just came back from my hike through Santa Rose Trail and it was not really difficult either. Once you get to the top you feel like you accomplished something. A beautiful view from the top!!!
Reviewed by RPM on 3/18/2008 Very pretty but freaked out and turned around because I saw two snakes -- one I'm told was a gopher snake the other a baby rattlensnake. Not a big deal I guess but a narrow trail and I was alone. Really nice trail and this early in the spring so green and lots of wildflowers. I'd probably hike it again with a buddy, but not alone! Hiked another Wildwood trail (Moonridge) two days later and ran into another snake (gopher I think). Wildwood is beautiful, worth a look for anyone in the area, especially when it's green.
Reviewed by hailey kundert on 5/1/2007 i loved it! it was so pretty out there and i learned a lot of things i never knew before. ihad not hiked in a long time so it was super fun
Reviewed by hk on 5/1/2007 i would like to learn more 
Reviewed by Margaret on 6/23/2006 This trail is super easy to follow. There are no other trails to "accidently" take and get lost,(which I always seem to do). I hike to the top of the mountain, absorb the view, and head back, which takes 55 minutes total. For me, it's great exercise but not too difficult. Granted, I live nearby, but I do this hike regularly.
Reviewed by JimZ on 3/24/2006 The rolling green hills were lovely, as were the dramatic volcanic outcroppings. You get some nice views of Thousand Oaks from the top of the ridgeline. I hiked about 1.5 miles past the point where the trail crossed the ridgeline, and it was really quite pretty all the way along the route. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
