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Conejo Ridge Open Space

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Thousand Oaks, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Conejo Ridge Open Space's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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.

Open 24hScenicHilly

Mountainous nature preserve of undeveloped chaparral, woodlands & sage scrub, with a walking trail.

What runners say about Conejo Ridge Open Space

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (38 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Scenic Views - Offers elevated views of Thousand Oaks and surrounding hills - Beautiful at sunrise or sunset 3.”

1. Hiking & Biking Trails - Multiple dirt trails of varying difficulty - Popular for trail running, mountain biking, and nature walks 2. Scenic Views - Offers elevated views of Thousand Oaks and surrounding hills - Beautiful at sunrise or sunset 3.

★★★★★ — Jamaal , Oct 2025

a great place to run your drones, there's no restrictions published. contrary to what some users will tell you!

★★★★☆ — James , Aug 2018

Great for hiking,lots of trails for beginners to advanced,must be careful of over zelious mountsin bikers.

★★★★☆ — Tim , Mar 2018

This is a beautiful area for running/hiking/biking. Has amazing views and is very enjoyable!

★★★★★ — Kellen , Jun 2016

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 38 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 12 mentions

“Scenic Views - Offers elevated views of Thousand Oaks and surrounding hills - Beautiful at sunrise or sunset 3.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Scenic Views - Offers elevated views of Thousand Oaks and surrounding hills - Beautiful at sunrise or sunset 3.”

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Plan your run at Conejo Ridge Open Space

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Conejo Ridge Open Space

Thousand Oaks, California

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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.