It’s New Map Monday: Skelton Canyon Trail in North Ranch!

Published by Steve Clark on 03/07/202203/07/2022

Highlights

• Easy hike of only 2.2 miles, return.
• One of the segments of the 2022 Conejo Open Space Challenge (http://cosf.org/challenge)

Description

This is a broad singletrack trail that makes for an easy hike. The surface is gravel on a firm base with a moderate grade. There is no parking on Westlake Blvd. and very limited parking on Lakeview Canyon Rd. The best place to park is on Santiago St., across Westlake Blvd. from the trailhead.

Key Statistics

Popularity: Some possibility of encountering other hikers but mountain bikers are unlikely.
Parking: Free on Santiago Street.
Distance: 2.2 miles, out and back.
Cumulative Climbing and Descent: 470’

For all the details including an elevation profile and photos, download the printable full PDF guide.

Today’s route fills out our suggestions for routes to complete the Conejo Open Space Challenge that started at the beginning of March. This is another easy one – Skelton Canyon Trail in North Ranch. For complete details on this trail guide and other new ones, go to http://cosf.org/trails/trail-guides/