Reviewed by: Ryan , from Simi Valley

Summary:
I just moved here from the bay area and this is the only trail I've found around here. Climbing up Chumash is nice since you can get into a good rythm, but I like it as a long, fast decent. Hummingbird is a great downhill if you've got the full-sus rig, but I'd rather climb it.

Recommended Route:
I like what one guy said--ride UP Hummingbird to the Rocky Peak Trail...a technical climb that will get your heart rate going. Then continue up the steep Rocky Peak to Chumash Trail and enjoy the long down hill back into town.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Anyone know any other rides around here? Let me know!

Reviewed by: ET_SoCal , from Simi

Summary:
Much "Trail-work" this past year has removed technical places, this trail has changed from very challenging with a lot of rock gardens to smooth singletrack most of the way.

Reviewed by: YellowSub1962 , from Simi

Summary:
This was my first time riding this trail. I thought the long Climb to the trailhead was well worth the fun going down. This is a great trail for all skill levels, the climb to get to the trailhead is the hardest part. The technical spots near the top are fun and the long single track downhills make it a great all around trail. I considermy self an intermediate level rider and had no problems with this trail.

Recommended Route:
We shuttled up to Rocky Peak and the 118, took RP fireroad to Chumash, Down Chumash, then Home from there on the streets

Reviewed by: Ed , from Los Gatos, California

Summary:
I spent most of my life not far from here, but have since moved away. Now I only come down for holidays, but always work a ride in here. I like doing the loop above, even though the end of the ride is boring. Chumash is a lot of fun to go down. It is singletrack or pseudo-singletrack for much of the way. At the top there are some boulder-strewn sections that require technical skills, but nothing too scary. You do have to be careful to watch for hikers and bikers on the way down. There are few blind spots, so there are no excuses for scaring the hell out of someone on their way up. Speaking of up, that is another option, although I rarely do it. It is a nice climb. If you do go up, take the Hummingbird trail down.

Recommended Route:
I start at Rocky Peak Road at 118. Climb to the top, enjoy the view, ride down the ridge line until you get to Chumash. Take Chumash down, find your way back on the city streets to the Santa Susanna Pass and Rocky Peak Road.