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Ventura County
Simi Valley

Santa Susana Pass Road – Santa Susana Pass (Simi Pass) loop from Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village

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Road cycling routes
United States
California
Ventura County
Simi Valley

Santa Susana Pass Road – Santa Susana Pass (Simi Pass) loop from Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village

Moderate

2.5

(20)

79

riders

Santa Susana Pass Road – Santa Susana Pass (Simi Pass) loop from Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village

02:11

41.3km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: July 10, 2026

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After 13.8 km for 213 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.28 km

Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village

Highlight • Monument

From the 1950s to the 1970s, Tressa "Grandma" Prisbrey created a unique "village" comprising shrines, walkways, sculptures, and buildings, using recycled items and materials salvaged from the local landfill. She lived from 1896–1988. This site is recognized as California Historical Landmark No. 939 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Admission fees are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.

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2

7.73 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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3

13.9 km

Manson Family Cave

Highlight • Cave

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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4

16.1 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.

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16.8 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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41.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

12.7 km

6.44 km

985 m

257 m

107 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

702 m

257 m

219 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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