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2,487 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-269 ft
Descent
00:04:31
Avg time
-235 ft
Altitude change
1,696 ft
Altitude min
1,936 ft
Altitude max
1,936 ft
Altitude start
1,699 ft
Altitude end
-9.4%
Grade
-42.9%
Grade max
27.8%
Grade min
394 ft
Distance climb
1,942 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:04:31
Avg time

Risky Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wood Ranch/Lang Ranch
    Simi Valley, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #262302 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #172054 in E-Biking
    • #109582 in Trail Running
    • #93841 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail is more for hiking than biking but there are some fun ridable parts. It goes up farther than what is shown but it just turns to a boulder hike a bike so we turned around. It might actually to all the way to the Secret Obsession Trail and then to China Flats.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 5, 2026 @ 2:12pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 5, 2026
Not a biking trail. Very rocky and overgrown.
Oct 14, 2023 @ 2:26am
Oct 14, 2023
Hike-A-Bike. Not a bike trail. Overgrown even for a hike
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Risky

        ▼ Where is Risky located?
        Risky is located in Wood Ranch/Lang Ranch, Simi Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Wood Ranch/Lang Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.20518, -118.79442.
        ▼ How hard is Risky?
        Risky is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Risky?
        Risky has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 269 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,696 ft to 1,936 ft.
        ▼ Is Risky a point to point trail?
        Risky is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Risky?
        Risky is 2,487 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Risky?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Risky. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Risky?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Risky are:
        • January (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Risky? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Risky are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Risky?
        The estimated time to ride Risky is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 2,487 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Risky?
        Risky is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 26 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 30 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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