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West Potrero Road – Lake Sherwood Drive loop from Simi Valley

West Potrero Road – Lake Sherwood Drive loop from Simi Valley

Hard

3.3

(12)

riders

West Potrero Road – Lake Sherwood Drive loop from Simi Valley

04:22

92.2km

1,000m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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38.9 km

Big Sycamore Canyon Summit

Highlight • Summit

From the top of Big Sycamore Canyon, you get panoramic views of the Santa Monica Mountains all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

Tip by

39.0 km

Point Mugu State Park - North entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Diverse protected area in the Santa Monica mountains, stretching from the hot inland valley across the mountains to the sandy beaches.

Tip by

41.6 km

This stretch of West Potrero Road is incredibly scenic, offering breathtaking views whether you're traveling east toward the rolling hills or west toward the coastline. The winding path provides a perfect backdrop for picturesque sunsets, making it a delightful route for both a leisurely ride or a fast-paced descent.

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45.2 km

West Potrero Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful area, green everywhere

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49.9 km

Lake Sherwood Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This is one of the prettiest sections of bikeable roadway near Thousand Oaks, with gorgeous Lake Sherwood just off the road to the south. If you head west on West Potrero Road you can connect into a large loop of roughly 20 miles, doubling back toward Thousand Oaks before returning to the lake.

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53.1 km

Potrero Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail winds along Potrero Creek, which is about a 5-mile-long creek, and features some unique cave shelters throughout the journey. The trail is situated between some scenic hills and a well-maintained neighborhood area.

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73.1 km

Sunset Hills Open Space

Highlight • Trail

Sunset Hills Open Space between Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks has 410 acres of open space. The trails here are open to hikers and mountain bikers, and visitors can enjoy the paved road around Bard Lake.

Tip by

78.0 km

Colorful Landscape and Sunny Canyon Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint on one of the best strips of paved cycleway between Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley.

Tip by

92.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.4 km

26.3 km

4.66 km

818 m

502 m

327 m

222 m

Surfaces

82.7 km

9.42 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (200 m)

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Sunday 26 July

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West Potrero Road – Lake Sherwood Drive loop from Simi Valley

Big Sycamore Canyon Summit

Point Mugu State Park - North entrance

West Potrero Road Descent

West Potrero Road

Lake Sherwood Drive

Potrero Creek Trail

Sunset Hills Open Space

Colorful Landscape and Sunny Canyon Views

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