Castle Peak
Hikes - California

Hike Name:Castle Peak
Location: West Hills
Miles: 1.5
Net Elevation Change: 650 feet

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Rocky Peak :: 5.20 miles away.
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Simi Foothills South :: 5.30 miles away.


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Comments (6)
  • |2009-09-26 04:01:00 Anonymous
    After a day of play, we would hit the 7-11 on Vanowen and Platt. Anyone remember those days? - Farmer
    Actually, the 7-11 didn't come to vanowen and platt until around 2002. you're a liar - michael - rating:4 stars - 2009-03-29
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  • |2010-07-10 14:42:01 Anonymous  - So the store changed namd
    Prior to being a 7-11 that store was a Stop n' Go. Before the whole center was built it was a Gaiacopuzzi dairy
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  • |2009-09-26 04:01:00 Anonymous
    When I was a kid, we would hunt snakes and lizards all over Castle Peak. I left the valley in 1976 and returned a few years ago. Disappointed to see all the houses around what was once a untamed play ground. Valley circle dead ended just past the West Side baseball diamond. We would stash our bikes in the bushes and it would take hours to reach the to of the peak. There was a year round stream running the base of the peak, heading into what is now Bell Cyn. King and gopher snakes were every where. Toads would be in the thousands. After a day of play, we would hit the 7-11 on Vanowen and Platt. Anyone remember those days? - Farmer - rating:5 stars - 2008-07-03
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  • |2009-09-26 04:01:00 Anonymous
    Castle Peak is the common name most of us know this area by. However, I've seen history books on the San Fernando Valley that discuss how the Spanish, when they came exploring, and settling, named it "El Scorpion" (the scorpion). The peak does look a bit like the raised stinger of a scorpion. Anyway, this trail starts out just west of Vanowen St and Valley Circle Blvd. It is a nice stroll up to the base of the peak. But the climb up to the top is a challenge. The view of the west vally from the peak is tremendous. It's worth the effort to get to the top. However, if it seems too daunting, then you can take the many paths that lead off toward the west. The terrain is mostly rolling hills in the brush. You will find lots of trails that crisscross. The most popular trails are dirt roads cut into the land. These are used by horse riders, mountain bikers as well as hikers. You can take you dogs, but be warned the area has ticks. Check Fido carefully after you get back. It's scor...
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  • |2009-09-26 04:01:00 Anonymous
    To get to the top is scramble up some serious rocks. The view neverending from the top. - Candice - rating:4 stars - 2006-02-15
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