In 2012, the Conejo Canyons bridge was constructed in Thousand Oaks, opening up more trails to explore in the Western Plateau area of Thousand Oaks, which ties into Wildwood Park. Check the map at cosf.org/conejo-canyons for trail maps.

Access the Conejo Canyons bridge via Santa Rosa Road. Coming from Thousand Oaks, take Moorpark Road north down the Norwegian Grade, where it intersects with Santa Rosa Road. Continue about 3.7 miles on Santa Rosa Road and make a left on Hill Canyon Road. Drive down Hill Canyon Road and you will see a large, flat dirt parking area on the right, adjacent to Santa Rosa Valley Regional Park.

Park and you'll see the Conejo Canyons bridge just south, which takes you to the Hill Canyon Trail, a flat path that after a mile takes you to an intersection. At the intersection, you can turn around, go straight ahead to the Hawk Canyon Trail, take a right turn to the hilly Western Plateau Trail or veer left to make your way to the Arroyo Conejo Trail that ultimately takes you about 2 1/2 miles to the Rancho Conejo Playfields in Newbury Park.

Or go west to the steep Canyon Overlook Trail, a zig zagging hill that takes you to Lizard Rock in Wildwood Park. The hill is a fun challenge with the kids and you'll be rewarded with great panoramic views towards Boney Mountain, Camarillo, Ojai and Simi.