Near Upper Las Virgenes to Victory Loop
Early morning fog on East Las Virgenes.
Near Upper Las Virgenes to Victory Loop
Beautiful sunrise just as you have finished your climb from the start. Just on the left, is the hill that is worth the climb for additional views.
Near Upper Las Virgenes to Victory Loop
This is during the summer. Springtime, this would all be green!
Near Upper Las Virgenes to Victory Loop
Start and finish - just before you get to the T.
Near Upper Las Virgenes to Victory Loop
Looking across Lasky Mesa on the Mary Weisbrock Trail, Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve

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Upper Las Virgenes to Victory Loop

4.0 (11 Ratings)
A fun 6+ mile loop that starts in Calabasas and does a lollipop loop into West Hills.
6.4
mi
Distance
635
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
The trails are open to hikers, runners, mountain bikers, and equestrians during daylight hours. No unauthorized motorized vehicles are allowed.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.41mi
Distance
635ft
Elevation Gain
635ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
1,387ft
High Point
866ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
There is plenty of street parking at the end of Las Virgenes Rd. The trailhead is at the very end of the street. You start on a fire road, the Upper Las Viregenes Canyon Trail, that is mostly flat. You'll come to a T and will turn right to continue on the East Las Virgenes Canyon Trail. Continue on this trail, and you'll start a gradual climb towards the Victory Trailhead. Here, you'll follow the Ahmanson Ranch House Trail. Pay attention because you'll need to stay right around mile three. If you stay straight, this will take you to the Victory Trailhead, so make the right turn and then immediate left as you continue to climb. We always like to take the short climb at around mile 3.3 to enjoy the beautiful views of the San Fernando Valley (not necessary but well worth it). Otherwise, stay on the Ahmanson Ranch House Trail. You'll then make a right turn onto the Mary Weisbrock Loop Trail and then another right onto Crummer Ranch Road. It is pretty flat from the viewpoint until here, and at this point, you'll begin your descent back onto the Las Virgenes Canyon Trail. Enjoy the fun fire road descent because you have earned it. At the end of Crummer Ranch Road, make a left on the East Las Virgenes Canyon Trail and continue until you get back to the T (watch for the signs so you don't miss the turn back to the parking area). Make a left onto Upper Las Viregenes Canyon Trail to head back to where you started.

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Contributors
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