This is an “Easy/Moderate hike, although the trail surface is a relatively easy walk, it offers a bit of a challenge due to the distance traveled and the elevation gained over a few burly uphill sections.
Hike Details
An out-n-back hike with amazing views
Located on the Santa Susana Mountains in Chatsworth, CA
- Parking is free
- The Trailhead Parking very limited (8 cars) but there’s lots more parking across the bridge on the other side of the freeway.
- Dog friendly.
- There’s no restrooms or water at the trail head.
DIFFICULTY:
Easy – Moderate
DISTANCE:
7.75 km / 4.85 miles (rt)
HIKE TIME:
~2:15 hrs (rt)
ELEVATION GAIN:
441m / 1450′
Getting to the Trail head
The address is: Rocky Peak Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93063
In Google Maps, plug in the address (Rocky Peak Trailhead) and follow the directions.
a Google Map is provided below.
If you’re lucky, you might find a spot right there at the trailhead. It’s very limited space (only about 8 cars)
You might need to drive across the freeway bridge to the other side where there is lots of roadside parking
Summit Views
There's fantastic westerly views from the top, which makes Rocky Peak a great sunset hike.
Spring and Autumn months serve up the best sky shows
And of course,
Don't forget the camera!
📷
Sunset hikes always have to come with the reminder "Don't forget the Headlamp"
What to Bring
T1D items in red
Pack:
– A small, 8 – 10 liter day pack will be fine.
– A running vest also works for those who travel fast and light.
Water:
– 1 liter will be plenty
– A 20 oz bottle of Gatorade (full sugar) can take care of most your water and glucose needs.
Camera:
Any kind of camera will do (SLR, iPhone, Polaroid)
Footwear:
– Trail Runners (PERFECT)
– Road Running shoes (GREAT)
– Hiking Boots (OK but MAY BE OVERKILL)
Exposure Protection:
– Hat (cap will be fine)
– Chapstick or Carmex
– Buff / Bandanna (optional)
– Sunglasses
– Beanie (in case it gets cold)
– Light gloves (it gets cold on cloudy days)
– Poncho (winter)
– Wind shell (winter)
– Long sleeve mid-layer (winter)
Trail Glucose:
(Yes! this trail will burn your blood sugar)
– Trail treats… Things that can fit in your pockets but won’t melt
– Light snack (like an apple or trail mix)
– Energy Gels
– Starburst
– Glucose Tabs
Clothing:
-In summer: Shorts and t-shirt.
– Sports shirt (moisture wicking) … you might get sweaty even in the winter.
– Hiking pants (year round)
– Shorts are fine in summer.
– Alpine shell (only in winter)
Trekking Poles:
– Not necessary but helpful on the descent.
Backup T1D items:
– Backup Glucose meter + strips
– CGM (optional)
– Backup insulin
– Pocket glucose (non-melting)
Other Stuff:
LNT & Minimal Impact Practices:
We will be visitors in a protected natural ecosystem, so we will practice Minimal Impact Principles.
Whatever we pack in, we will be packing out.
Feel free to bring an extra ZipLoc bag for collecting litter.
Leave rocks, trees, wildlife undisturbed.
Just in Case:
At least 1 person in the party will carry:
– First Aid Kit
– Blister Treatment
– Phone
– Map
– Headlamps
– Emergency blanket
– Emergency glucose
For more info or questions: email:
info@typeoneoutdoors.com
