Arroyo Simi Greenway Tapo Street to Royal Avenue and Back

NOTE: The weather.com forecast is “Mostly sunny skies. High 61F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.” (with a low of 48F early in the morning).

START TIME – We’ll meet at 8:00 AM at the corner of Ish Dr. & Tapo St. (see below). NOTE: Sunrise is at 6:31 AM.

DESCRIPTION OF HIKE: Easy 4.8 miles w/ (200’) of elevation gain/loss. The hike begins at Arroyo Simi Greenway off Tapo street. We will walk up to, and around the Rancho Simi Park District Building, then down to the Arroyo Simi Greenway (bike path) on Tapo Canyon Rd. Then walk the path to Arroyo Vista Park at Sequoia Ave. We could check out the equestrian center (restrooms are available). Continuing south, loop around both sides of the Greenway between Sequoia and royal. We will return the way we came except we will stay on the bike path to Tapo Street.

PREPAREDNESS: Bring 2-3 liters/quarts of water (or other suitable liquid) and lunch/snack. Wear appropriate footwear and be prepared for bright sunlight g(sunglasses), heat (layers of clothing), and/or precipitation (rain gear). Hiking pole(s) and a camera might come in handy.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE TRAILHEAD -- NOTE: You should be at this location by 8:00 AM

o In Simi Valley, take Highway 118 to the Tapo Canyon exit.

o Turn (south) on Tapo Canyon and drive 0.24 miles to Cochran St..

o Turn left (east) on Cochran St. and drive 0.5 miles to Tapo St.

o Turn right (south) on Tapo St. and drive 0.68 miles to the Ish Dr.

o Park on the north east corner of Ish Dr. and apo St.

o Reference 4412 Ish Dr. Simi