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Arroyo Conejo trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Running trail in Thousand Oaks, California · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Arroyo Conejo trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Suburban park offering hiking trails and an easy trail, as well as cliff jumping and a waterfall.

What runners say about Arroyo Conejo trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (95 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“The path is well-maintained and easy to follow, with scenic views of rolling hills, native plants, and the soothing sound of the creek along parts of the route.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“The path is well-maintained and easy to follow, with scenic views of rolling hills, native plants, and the soothing sound of the creek along parts of the route.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“The path is well-maintained and easy to follow, with scenic views of rolling hills, native plants, and the soothing sound of the creek along parts of the route.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“Beautiful way to spend Sunday afternoon being in nature, enjoying an easy hike and discovering some amazing water falls.”

Cool little trail to hike on, great for trail bikes. But the reason many find reviews on this trail is the access to the cliff jumping and a natural cave way far down a dirt maintenance road. Nothing else like it for miles. To get around to the jumping spot and cave, athleticism definitely helps.

★★★★☆ — Cameron , Dec 2018

Easy trail with views. Informative and interesting signage. Free and safe limited parking.

★★★★★ — Cheri , May 2023

Arroyo Conejo Trailhead is one of my favorite local hikes — it's the perfect blend of natural beauty, peaceful surroundings, and just the right amount of challenge. Whether you're in the mood for a casual walk or a more adventurous trek, this trail has something for everyone.

★★★★★ — Dani , Oct 2025

Love coming to this hiking trail! The water isn’t very clean. However, so many kids try to swim in it. Kinda hilarious because they have no idea it’s suage water! Lol. Unfortunately so many kids fall here and hurt themselves/die. So if you come here, make sure not to go too far.

★★★★★ — Al , May 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 95 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“The path is well-maintained and easy to follow, with scenic views of rolling hills, native plants, and the soothing sound of the creek along parts of the route.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Arroyo Conejo Trailhead is one of my favorite local hikes — it's the perfect blend of natural beauty, peaceful surroundings, and just the right amount of challenge.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteconejovalleyguide.com
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Where to find Arroyo Conejo trailhead

1310-, 1654 N Ventu Park Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.