Tarantula Hill
Tarantula Hill, also known as Dawn’s Peak, is a 1,057-foot-high (322 m) peak in Thousand Oaks, California.[1][2][3] It is located on a 45-acre (18 ha) open space and is operated by the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA). Climbing Tarantula Hill is a steep 0.5-mile (0.80 km) trail;[4] the trailhead is located at 287 West Gainsborough Road, across the road from the main entrance to Conejo Valley Botanic Garden. Atop the mountain there is a 360-degree panoramic view of the Conejo Valley, the Simi Hills and the Santa Monica Mountains. There is also a fenced-in water reservoir located on top.[5] It was once a popular hang-gliding site.[6]
| Tarantula Hill | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,057 ft (322 m) |
| Coordinates | 34°11′46″N 118°53′16″W |
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| Location | Thousand Oaks, California, U.S. |
The hill is located near the center of the Conejo Valley.[7]
Sources
- McKinney, John (2013). HIKE Ventura County: Best Day Hikes around Ventura, Ojai and the Simi Hills. The Trailmaster, Inc. Page 83.
- Philipp, Cathy (1997). On the Trail - Malibu to Santa Barbara. Cathy Philip Pub. Page 107. ISBN 9780965584807.
- http://www.toacorn.com/news/2016-08-11/Community/Popular_trail_now_easier_on_the_feet.html
- Stone, Robert (2011). Day Hikes Around Ventura County. Day Hike Books. Pages 202-203. ISBN 9781573420624.
- McKinney, John (2013). HIKE Ventura County: Best Day Hikes around Ventura, Ojai and the Simi Hills. The Trailmaster, Inc. Pages 82-83.
- Philipp, Cathy (1997). On the Trail - Malibu to Santa Barbara. Cathy Philip Pub. Page 107. ISBN 9780965584807.
- Sprankling, Miriam (2002). Discovering the Story of The Conejo Valley. Newbury Park, CA: Conejo Valley Historical Society. Page 75. ISBN 0-9725233-0-8.
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