5 Places to Bike in Southern California
Last week we talked about places to hike in Southern California, specifically the Westlake Village/Thousand Oaks area, Santa Monica Mountains, and Malibu.
This week, we've compiled a list of places to bike in these areas, another popular activity around these parts.
All of the locations listed are within minutes to under half an hour from Prospector Ranch, so when you're visiting us as previous bike enthusiasts have, you have lots to choose from. Whether mountain biking or road biking, the trails and roads are unlimited.
Latigo Canyon to Tapia Park
This trail is about 6.4 miles long and located near Agoura Hills.
You can see some pretty views of the Canyons.
For more information, visit https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/latigo-canyon-to-tapia-park
Backbone Trail: Encinal Canyon
This trail is about 10.2 miles long.
However, 4 miles in you have the option of turning around, or taking a left and riding down fire road, which goes all the way down to the ocean.
For more information, visit https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/547528/backbone-trail-encinal-canyon
Bark Park Trail
This trail is about 2.2 miles and located near Calabasas.
The trail is one way in, one way out.
You can see beautiful views of the Santa Monica Mountains.
For more information, visit https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/bark-park-trail
Zuma Beach Path
It's about 2.5 miles along the coast, and is in the northern section of Malibu.
It has a paved path that runs between the sand and the parking area, and tends to be less crowded than the beaches located on the southern end.
For more information, visit https://traveltips.usatoday.com/bike-rides-beach-malibu-110621.html
Riding right down to the beach from Sycamore Canyon
Start from the Wendy and Potrero trailhead or the Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa parking lot at Point Mugu State Park.
After that, take Sycamore Canyon fire road, which will lead you down all the way to the Sycamore Cove Beach area.
For more information, visit https://www.conejovalleyguide.com/dosomethingblog/sycamore-to-the-sea-hike-run-or-bike-from-newbury-park-to-sy.html
A majestic view of mountains near Point Mugu Park and Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. You have opportunities to see views like this while exploring the area.
One of the places Meggan has gone bike riding is going through Hidden Valley and up Decker Canyon, which is right by Prospector Ranch. If you come out on Carlise Road you take a right toward the beach on Westlake Boulevard, which turns into Decker Canyon.
Now, you might be thinking: we're in California, aren't you missing a very popular activity here in the Golden State?
Don't worry, we have not forgotten about surfing. Next week, we'll be giving our suggestions on places to get out and ride those waves.
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