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Santa Susana Pass Road – Santa Susana Pass (Simi Pass) loop from Simi Valley

Santa Susana Pass Road – Santa Susana Pass (Simi Pass) loop from Simi Valley

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19,305

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Santa Susana Pass Road – Santa Susana Pass (Simi Pass) loop from Simi Valley

02:59

46.4km

1,040m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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After 11.1 km for 213 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.05 km

Santa Susana Pass Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Santa Susana Pass Road makes the connection between the Simi Hills and the Santa Susana mountains. When riding here, you're surrounded by sandstone formations and massive boulders. Epic!

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11.2 km

Within the trees around this roadside area is a large rock overhang that is known as the Manson Family Cave. It is the spot where the infamous and murderous Manson Family posed for a photograph while hunkered together under this large rock. The photograph was published in Time Magazine after their horrible crimes.

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13.4 km

Santa Susana Pass (Simi Pass)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Santa Susana Pass, originally known as Simi Pass, is a low mountain pass where the Simi Hills meet the Santa Susana Mountains. There are views of small mountains and rock formations from the road.

Tip by

14.1 km

SMMC Open Space

Highlight • Natural

Established by the California State Legislature in 1980, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy has preserved over 75,000 acres of parkland in both wilderness and urban areas—a truly beautiful achievement.

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19.4 km

Chatsworth Nature Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Chatsworth Nature Preserve is a 1,324-acre nature preserve within the city limits of Los Angeles. The park supports over 200 species of birds and a diverse population of other animals.

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24.0 km

Sage Ranch Park Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Sage Ranch Park Trailhead offers ample additional parking, an outdoor amphitheater with views of the spectacular outcroppings, picnic tables, and toilet facilities.

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46.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

17.7 km

7.15 km

1.48 km

331 m

293 m

178 m

Surfaces

36.4 km

8.65 km

1.11 km

261 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

31°C

18°C

0 %

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Santa Susana Pass Road – Santa Susana Pass (Simi Pass) loop from Simi Valley

Santa Susana Pass Road

Manson Family Cave

Santa Susana Pass (Simi Pass)

SMMC Open Space

Chatsworth Nature Preserve

Sage Ranch Park Trailhead

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