El Escorpion Park – Castle Peak loop from El Escorpion Park

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El Escorpion Park – Castle Peak loop from El Escorpion Park

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(2985)

13,250

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El Escorpion Park – Castle Peak loop from El Escorpion Park

01:57

6.33km

230m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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672 m

El Escorpion Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

El Escorpion Park is a 3-acre park in the Simi Hills. The park is most known for the rock formation called Escorpion Peak, also known as Castle Peak. It has …

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3.25 km

Castle Peak

Highlight • Summit

Castle Peak is a small peak featuring piles of stones at the summit. The hike is moderately challenging, with rewarding views at the top. A popular route is the loop …

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6.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.30 km

2.01 km

Surfaces

3.35 km

2.64 km

318 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

April 4, 2024,Castle Peak Loop Trail

You park on Sunset Ridge Ct and walk the loop counter clockwise. Hiking uphill is a challenge, other than mentioned in Komoot. The trail is extremely steep, almost close to rock climbing. Because of steepness and lots of gravel I consider it impossible for normal hikers to go this part downhill. Once on top of the Castle Peak you will …