Mount McCoy Cross — Attraction in Simi Valley

Nature's free Gym! You can go up mainly 3 different ways. 1.0 is the straight up. You can do in 12-15 minutes and get the great workout. Once you cross the fence and enter, just keep straight. A bit difficult way but perfect workout. 1.5 is the route where you turn left after feeling tired, after about 4 minutes and AFTER passing cactus area. 1.5 is still a great workout but a bit relaxed and enjoyable. There is a big rock for taking a pause and enjoying views. 2.0 is the route if you want to enjoy more and are with friends and family, or are here the first time. For this route, once you enter the area, JUST BEFORE the cactus area, take a left turn. You can easily notice this turn. Once you are near the Cross, enjoy the views. Close your eyes for 30 seconds and pray and wish well for every living being on the...

If you don't love this simple switch back hike up to one of the best views in Simi....well.... I'm sorry.

It's all uphill. So, prepare for that. It's easy to tske a wrong turn in a few places...so keep looking up to where you are going.

It's an amazing 360° view. Sunrise is my favorite time to go up there. It's about 45 minutes up for someone of middle fitness. If you start at the trail head...maybe 30ish minutes up. I have a friend who runs up in 15 minutes. But she's a...

3 stars solely for emphasis

Great hike with multiple ways to the top, depending on your walking/hiking style. Really great view of Simi Valley at the top, if you like looking at stuff like that. I just liked the experience myself. Nice view of the air hanger that houses a replica of the Air Force One that was used during Reagan's presidency. Pretty sure I could kinda see...