This has the potential of being a great route with tons of switchbacks and a
“doable” gradient both ascending and descending. The trail tread is in very
good shape … as of this posting, however, the trail is getting overgrown in
several places. Expect to be pulling weeds out of your spokes and a scratchy
ride. It’s worth it to have this nice singletrack loop easily available to the urban
rider.
There are a couple places you come on “Caution” signs indicating tight
switchbacks. Believe them! These switchbacks apparently weren’t designed
with mountain bikes in mind. The exposure is pretty extreme. Put a foot
down (or both feet)! There are plenty of other switchbacks on this loop you
can practice on.
Route Directions:
The Bark Park Trail begins at the north end of the dog park (Bark Park).
@ mile 0.29 the trail forks. Go left.
@ mile 1.13 you intersect the New Millenium Loop Trail. Recommend doing the
loop clockwise, so turn left.
@ mile 3.21 you intersect the Anza Loop Trail. Turn right onto this double
track and follow it up to the end.
@ mile 4.08 you hit asphalt. Go another 100 yards and take the singletrack
going left.
@ mile five there is a fork / junction. You will turn a hard right at the fork, but
be alert – this is an easy corner to miss. There is a sign hidden in the bush on
the left. If you hit asphalt close to HWY 101, you’ve gone too far. Retrace
your steps a quarter of a mile to the junction.
@ mile 7.29 you cross Calabasas Parkway. This is an alternate start point if it
is more conveniently located for you.
@ mile 11.54 you come to a trail junction. Go right.
@ mile 12.36 you complete the loop. Turn left to retrace your route down the
Bark Park Trail to the trailhead.
@ mile 13.5 you should be back at your vehicle.
Since we got a ton of rain this winter, 3/4ths of the trail is crazy overgrown with mustard grass. It needs some major work.
| ThankThis is normally a 5 star trail. However, due to the excessive growth from the heavy winter rains, it is still completely overgrown. Only go here if you want to do a lot of bushwhacking! I will return this Fall
| ThankNormally this is an epic trail, it is over grown now and some of the plant are over 6 feet tall,
| ThankFun loop, good climbs and great views.
| ThankGreat trail that's mostly a loop (90%), single track and very very uncrowded. The trail appears well maintained and has lots of good climbs and quick downhills all interspersed with a lot of tough switchbacks. Takes about 1.45 - 2hrs to complete the approx 12 miles. Easy access to the trail-head from the good parking at the "Bark Park"
| ThankOnly ridden this once ..so far. Good workout climbing, switchbacks with a lot of exposure, that will test your skills. Overall a fun ride
| Thank1of my favorites close to my house 4 stars switch back heaven
| ThankThis has the potential of being a great after-work training ride. You climb up and over many ridges. Lots of chance to work on your switchback riding skills. It would be great if a local bike club (or somebody!) could chop back the vegetation so you can ride the loop much faster (without getting shredded).
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