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1.4 miles
Distance
161 ft
Climb
-583 ft
Descent
00:19:57
Avg time
-421 ft
Altitude change
1,781 ft
Altitude min
2,265 ft
Altitude max
2,261 ft
Altitude start
1,841 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-49%
Grade max
20.4%
Grade min
2,031 ft
Distance climb
4,465 ft
Distance down
919 ft
Distance flat
00:19:57
Avg time

Evolution Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park
    Simi Valley, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52761 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128929 in E-Biking
    • #271875 in Trail Running
    • #264485 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,588 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,848 in E-Biking
    • #11,770 in Trail Running
    • #12,030 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This is a pretty easy trail but has a few steep spots. I think it will be better once its worked in some more.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Evolution Trail Reports

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Jun 10, 2024 @ 5:52am
Jun 10, 2024
Overgrown vegetation - we went down Johnsons from Rocky peak and turned off on evoltion - big mistake - the brush was so overgrown about halfway...
Aug 26, 2023 @ 2:18pm
Aug 26, 2023
Pretty overgrown and rutted, tough to find the trail at points. Not worth the hassle, nothing special here.
Apr 23, 2023 @ 9:06pm
Apr 23, 2023
Ruts from recent rains on most of the steep little climbs. The dirt was moist in many of them so lots of traction... adds to the technical...
Mar 2, 2023 @ 8:13pm
Mar 2, 2023
Difficult with soft dirt/mud
Feb 5, 2023 @ 10:44am
Feb 5, 2023
Minor erosion with ruts often running right down the center. Totally rideable but you just need to mind those ruts.
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on Jun 10, 2024
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      konastinkydee
      Super overgrown, took it up from John’s, could be a lot of fun. Wish I could magically cut it back.
      flikx
      Don't bother. It's so overgrown it barely exists.
      Bill7z41W5
      Extremely overgrown. We lost the trail and had to backtrack to Johnson out to rocky peak. We got so lost at one point in the brush that one of us had to leave bike to find the trail. There was about a 100 feet of white string on the bushes that led us back. thanks to whomever put that there.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Evolution located?
      Evolution is located in Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Simi Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.28723, -118.63648.
      ▼ How hard is Evolution?
      Evolution is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Evolution?
      Evolution has 161 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 583 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,781 ft to 2,265 ft.
      ▼ Is Evolution a point to point trail?
      Evolution is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Evolution?
      Evolution is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Evolution?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Evolution. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Evolution?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Evolution are:
      • February (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Evolution? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Evolution are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Evolution?
      The estimated time to ride Evolution is approximately 20 minutes. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Evolution?
      Evolution is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 50 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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