Challenger Park To Montgomery Trail and Long Canyon East
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October 15, 2025
(Moderate to strenuous 5.1 miles w/1,200’ elevation gain/loss)
START TIME – We’ll meet at 7:30 a.m. the far end of the Challenger Park Parking lot, (see below)
NOTE: The weather.com forecast in Simi Valley is “A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. High around 65F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. (and a low of 52 degrees early in the morning)” – Sunrise is at 6:20 AM.
DESCRIPTION OF HIKE: This hike begins at Challenger Park. We hike west to Montgomery Trail and hike up and around to Long Canyon East (creek Side Trail). Then head back going east, back through Challenger Park and to our vehicles. SEE map below.
PREPAREDNESS: Bring 2-3 liters/quarts of water (or other suitable liquid) and lunch/snack. Wear appropriate footwear (preferably hiking boots) and be prepared for bright sunlight (sunglasses), heat (layers of clothing), and/or precipitation (rain gear). Hiking pole(s) and a camera might come in handy.
DIRECTIONS TO THE TRAILHEAD FROM SIMI VALLEY – NOTE: You should be at the trailhead (see below) by 7:30 a.m.
o In Simi Valley, from Highway 118 exit at First Street and go south for 2.7 miles
o Turn east on Challenger Park Rd. and go 0.2 miles and park
o From Highway 23, exit at Madera Rd. and go east 1.86 miles to N Wood Ranch Pkwy and turn right (south)
o Go 1.9 miles and turn left (east) on Long Canyon Rd.
o Go 1.15 miles and turn right (south) on Challenger Park Rd.
o Go 0.2 miles and park, wait for the hiking leader(s).
o Reference: Challenger Park Simi Valley.