Announcing the 2022 Conejo Open Space Challenge!

Published by Steve Clark on 02/08/202202/08/2022

Here’s your chance to explore some of the best trails in the Conejo Open Space that many people are not familiar with! From March 1^st through May 31^st the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) is challenging mountain bikers, hikers, trail runners and equestrians of all ages to try out some of their trails that may be new to them. See if you can complete all ten trails! If you do, you will be entered into a raffle and could win a prize donated by some awesome sponsors.

The 11th Annual Challenge runs March 1 – May 31, 2022.

Here are the trails to explore for this year’s Challenge (you can also download as a flyer and the trail maps. New this year! We have some suggested hikes or rides):

• Cottontail Trail (Dos Vientos)
  • here is a suggested route
• Elliot Mountain Trail (Conejo Canyons)
  • here is a suggested route
• Felton Trail (Los Robles)
  • here is a suggested route
• Las Brisas Trail (Dos Vientos)
  • here is a suggested route
• Lindero Creek Trail (North Ranch)
  • here is a suggested route
• Olympia Farms Trail (Rancho Potrero)
  • here is a suggested route
• Rocky Incline Trail (Lang Ranch)
  • here is a suggested route
• Skelton Canyon Trail (North Ranch)
  • here is a suggested route
• Spring Canyon Trail (Los Robles)
  • here is a suggested route
• Wishbone Loop (North Ranch)
  • here is a suggested route

To help you find your way, you can download maps to these trails as a PDF document.

View our main Conejo Open Space Challenge page to see any updates and galleries of submitted photos!

There is no fee to participate in the Challenge. If you complete all 10 trails, attend the post-event party (details TBD) to see if you’ve won a prize.

Email your photos or links to GPS tracks to coschallenge@gmail.com to show you’ve completed a segment. If you like, also post your photos on Twitter or Instagram with the tag #coschallenge.

Please follow all posted open space rules and be courteous to other trail users. Please do not use the trails when they are muddy or closed, and stay safe. This is not a race, so take your time and enjoy the experience.

You can support COSCA by making a tax-deductible donation to the Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF) at cosf.org/donate. COSCA is the agency entrusted with preserving, protecting, and managing the open space resources in the Conejo Valley, including management and maintenance of the trails in this Challenge. Visit conejo-openspace.org or facebook.com/ConejoOpenSpace/ for more information about COSCA.

Participants give their permission for submitted photos to be used by COSCA and COSF on their websites, social media and future promotions.