Highlights Because of the amount of climbing, this is a more difficult trail, but there will almost always be a great view. There are two side trails along the way to get you to overlooks that have even better views than the main trail./ Saddle Pass Trail is one of Read more
Highlights Little Sandstone Trail passes through what could be some of the most beautiful sandstone rock formations in the county The “Mini Tripeaks” on Little Sandstone Trail is a great place to explore the rock formations, and to stop for a snack or lunch Hidden Meadow Trail is really fun Read more
The Conejo Open Space Foundation is deeply grateful to the many supporters of our mission to preserve, promote, and protect natural open spaces through community education and involvement. As COSF finishes our 30th anniversary holiday season, we celebrate both what we’ve accomplished together and urge you to consider one final Read more
Highlights This moderately strenuous route covers the entire trail and also Thistle Trail for a shortcut to get back to the beginning. The south leg traverses a ridgeline that is high enough to not only overlook the neighborhoods immediately to the south, but also the farther away neighborhoods of Wildwood. Read more
The winter edition of the Conejo Open Space Foundation newsletter has been posted. In this edition… Plantpalooza summary : “Raptors in Peril” recording ready for viewing : Newest COSCA Ranger Brittany Schiefer : Spotlight on Brian Stark, COSCA Administrator : High school scholarship announcement : Open Space Appreciation Hike schedule Read more
Highlights Oakbrook Vista Trail quickly gains elevation to give a good view over Oakbrook Regional Park and Lang Ranch Open Space to the north. You’ll get a great view of Albertson Motorway as it winds it’s way up the hills. Hidden Meadow Trail is really fun on a mountain bike Read more
Highlights Brookview Trail runs mostly along a ridgeline so you get great views to the south over Lake Sherwood and north over Thousand Oaks. Brookview and White Horse Canyon Trails are quite remote and rugged, so they are great for getting away from the crowds. Brookview Trail is a segment Read more
Highlights Oakbrook Vista Trail quickly gains elevation to give a good view over Oakbrook Regional Park and Lang Ranch Open Space to the north. You’ll get a great view of Albertson Motorway as it winds it’s way up the hills. The very rugged Little Sandstone Trail passes through what could Read more
For our Winter ‘Four Seasons’ contest the challenge subject is Conejo Valley wildlife (i.e., birds, reptiles, bugs, mammals, etc.). Deadline for entry is February 28, 2026. If you would like to enter future contests, here are the rules: Every season, we’ll identify a specific item (e.g., “an oak tree”) for Read more
On November 19, Jaclyn DeSantis, education program manager at the Ojai Raptor Center presented “Wild Neighbors: Raptors, Rehabilitation, and the Human Connection” as the final talk of 2025 in COSF’s popular Speaker Series. DeSantis is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and she has seen a lot of injured birds during her 15 years Read more