Highlights Pretty route with quick access for Newbury Park residents Great views at Angel Vista – from the Channel Islands to Topatopa Bluff to the Santa Suzana Mountains to Mount Baldy Experience the “Dragonback Hills” Description This out-and-back route gets you to Angel Vista by way of the challenging Dragonback Read more…
On Wednesday, June 8, at 7:00 p.m., butterfly educator Betina Loudermilk will discuss the factors that spurred West Coast monarch butterflies’ miraculous population recovery in 2022 from near-extinction in prior years. She will also discuss her own 7-year effort to create a butterfly-friendly habitat and offer information and tips for Read more…
Highlights Probably the easiest route in the Conejo Valley 100% dirt roads with a very gentle slope and no steep cross-slopes Good for people who are just starting to take up hiking or mountain biking Out-and-back route ends in a pretty box canyon Description This very short and easy route Read more…
Highlights Beautiful oak forest at the bottom of Los Padres Trail View of Lake Sherwood with the Sherwood Country Club and Hidden Valley in the distance Description This is a strenuous 7.7 mile out-and-back hike with an elevation gain/loss of about 1500 feet. Los Padres Trail leads through a beautiful Read more…
The Conejo Open Space Challenge ends on May 31, only six days from now. If you haven’t finished yet, now is the time to pick up the pace. These photos from some of the participants may inspire you to get out and see our beautiful trails! The vast majority of Read more…
The May 1 Where in the Conejo Contest photo was of the recently built amphitheater in the Rancho Conejo Open Space. Of the correct entrants, Edward was selected at random as the winner of a $25 gift certificate. Congratulations Edward and thanks to all who entered the contest! The new Read more…
COSF has produced an new high-definition video that Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) fourth grade students watch to get valuable preparation and background information for Trails Education Days. The video that has been in use since 2008 has been retired. The new video takes advantage of state-of-the-art equipment and Read more…
These photos are mostly from Instagram, with a few from Twitter and a single one that was submitted by email. The Challenge ends on May 31 so you have just over three weeks to complete it!
You could win $25 if you can you identify the area shown in the photo! The correct answer is provided below along with 3 that are not. To be entered in the drawing to win, you must select the right one. Which trail is shown in the photo? Dos Vientos Read more…
These photos were all submitted via email by participants of the 2022 Conejo Open Space Challenge. Thanks to the open space enthusiasts who submitted their photos to share!