Simi Peak – China Flat plateau loop from Oak Park

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Simi Peak – China Flat plateau loop from Oak Park

Hard

3.1

(12)

hikers

Simi Peak – China Flat plateau loop from Oak Park

05:30

18.7km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Palo Comado and Cheeseboro Canyons

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.94 km

Sandstone Hills Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The striking contrast between the color of the rock formations and the shrubbery is what truly sets this area apart. You'll be treated to panoramic views of the Simi Hills …

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6.05 km

Rabbit Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The Conejo Open Space area features a number of trails that show off awesome mountain views and sights of rock formations, one of which is the Rabbit Ridge Trail. This …

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7.25 km

Little Sandstone Hills

Peak

8.84 km

Simi Peak

Highlight • Summit

From the Simi Peak you can take a panoramic look at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. At this point, you are standing at 2,403 ft.

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10.4 km

China Flat plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can find this protected area in the middle of the Simi-Hills at 2,000-feet. The China Flat is a plateau with beautiful native oak woodlands, a cave and some ruins of the old sandstone mine.

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18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

7.62 km

321 m

150 m

Surfaces

10.9 km