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Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park encompasses 670 acres in the western part of the
Transverse Range, where the Simi Hills meet the Santa Susana Mountains. The high narrow
ridges and deep canyons are popular with hikers as is the Old Stagecoach Rd. The park
can be entered from four locations: (1) With the closing of Chatsworth Park South, the most
convenient way to enter Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park is off Larwin St. one block south
of Devonshire Blvd. Visitors must turn left (south) at the closed park Devonshire entrance onto
Larwin St. and go one block until they reach a chain link fence on the right. State Park signs
are on the chain link fence near the walk-in gate. There is parking along the curb. Access to
the park is through the gap in the fence. (2) The park is also accessible from Andora Ave., near
the intersection of Valley Circle Blvd., Lassen St. and Andora Ave., southwest of the Oakwood
Memorial Cemetery entrance. (3) To enter the park from Santa Susana Pass Rd. in the northwest
corner of the park; park near Rocky Peak, and walk back along Santa Susana Pass Rd. to the
opening with the large rock in the middle, which marks the beginning of this trail. (4) Lilac Ln.
in the northwest quadrant of the park is another possible entry point.
Stoney Point Park, located on Topanga Blvd. just south of the 118 Freeway, is a Los Angeles
Historic-Cultural Monument. The 76-acre park is renowned for its natural rock outcroppings.
The park features bridle paths, a natural habitat including caves and dens, hiking trails, professional-level rock climbing and views of the Valley.
Viking Park, located at Viking Ave. and Nau Ave., is a small, quiet hillside park with shaded
grass areas, picnic tables and a playground.
Wilbur-Tampa Park is a small hillside park adjacent to Limekiln Canyon Park; it has shaded grass
areas with picnic tables, a playground and a jogging path.
For more information on the parks, visit LAmountains.com.

HIKING TRAILS
Aliso Canyon Trail starts on Rinaldi St. just west of Zelzah Ave. and runs north into the hills.
Halfway up the canyon, it connects with Palisades Trail and at the northern end it leads

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to trails near O’Melveny Park in Granada Hills. To reach the trailhead take the southern
entrance on Rinaldi west of Zelzah Ave., Palisades Trail from Reseda Blvd. or go to the end
of Sesnon east of Reseda Blvd.
Browns Canyon Trail is just north of the 118 freeway. A set of horse/foot paths follow Browns
Canyon. There are a series of trails at the lower end of the canyon where it merges with Devil
Canyon. Go up the canyon and the trail goes past a small dam. Hikers must bear right before
the private property. A branch of the trail climbs the ridge to the east to join Browns Ridge Trail.
The Browns Canyon trailhead is accessible from De Soto Ave. right under the 118 Freeway;
from the corner of Variel Ave. and Celtic St., Canoga Ave. north of the 118 Freeway (look for a
Santa Monica Conservancy Parkland sign; and from Browns Canyon Rd. at the small bridge.)
Browns Creek Trails is a short 1.7-mile bicycle path that runs along the east side of Browns
Creek between Rinaldi and Lassen Sts. A dirt equestrian path follows the west side of Browns
Creek between Rinaldi and Devonshire. Trailheads are located at the corner of Rinaldi St. and
Independence Ave., Chatsworth St. and Devonshire St., and Canoga Ave. and Lassen St.
Browns Ridge Trail, a series of dirt roads climb the ridges east of Browns Canyon leading into
the foothill area. Start on the lower portion of Browns Canyon Rd. Dirt roads branch off before
the creek.
Highland Trails, a series of foot and equestrian trails, run along on a ridge between Devil
Canyon and Browns Canyon. The trails connect with a dirt road. Enter at Devil Canyon Trail
from the Topanga Canyon Blvd. exit of the 118 Freeway. The trail will lead to a creek. On the
far side of the creek is a path obscured by brush. Past the brush is a more established trail.
There are also several lower entrances off Browns Creek Trail. The trail leads up the western
side to a three-way junction adjacent to a road. Follow the trail that is parallel to the road.
Limekiln Trail follows an old road along Limekiln Creek. South of the 118 Freeway, the trail
is paved. North of the freeway to Sesnon Blvd., the trail is dirt with sections of old pavement.
Limekiln is intersected by several trails including Moonshine Trail, Aliso Canyon Trail, and