more stats
2,395 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-92 ft
Descent
00:04:56
Avg time
-42 ft
Altitude change
1,808 ft
Altitude min
1,889 ft
Altitude max
1,859 ft
Altitude start
1,818 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-40.5%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
978 ft
Distance climb
1,155 ft
Distance down
262 ft
Distance flat
00:04:56
Avg time

Sand Castle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Marr Ranch Open Space
    Simi Valley, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #91161 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35223 in E-Biking
    • #90241 in Trail Running
    • #330504 in Hiking
    • #14548 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3,082 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #778 in E-Biking
    • #4,391 in Trail Running
    • #14,145 in Hiking
    • #329 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

This is a connector from Chivo Canyon to Yeti Cave and its very sandy,

Tags
Sandy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 27.5 km average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 34.4 km avg distance
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  • 273 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Sand Castle Trail Reports

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Sep 18, 2026 @ 12:05pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 18, 2026
 This trail has been brushed as well as Mar Ranch Rd and Coquina Mine Trail.
Jun 15, 2025 @ 9:12am
Jun 15, 2025
May 13, 2024 @ 11:27am
May 13, 2024
Mar 17, 2024 @ 1:08am
Mar 17, 2024
Oct 29, 2023 @ 9:23am
Oct 29, 2023
 Lots of tumble weeds blocking trail
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Status:
on Sep 18, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sand-castle trailhead (34.318490, -118.672660)
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      12:47 | 48 | Jun 9, 2024 , Simi Valley
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      3:47 | 105 | Oct 11, 2020 , Simi Valley
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      0:17 | 55 | Oct 11, 2020 , Simi Valley
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      BiggDiehl
      Kind of deceptive to call this trail intermediate. An inexperienced rider could get into serious trouble falling off the downhill side, and it becomes more of a black diamond when it gets dry and loose.
      Xgpeace
      3/7/21
      Rode the trail yesterday torn up by horses. Lots of holes and starting to get loose again.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sand Castle located?
      Sand Castle is located in Marr Ranch Open Space, Simi Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Marr Ranch Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.31849, -118.67266.
      ▼ How hard is Sand Castle?
      Sand Castle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sand Castle?
      Sand Castle has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 92 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,808 ft to 1,889 ft.
      ▼ Is Sand Castle a point to point trail?
      Sand Castle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sand Castle?
      Sand Castle is 2,395 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sand Castle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sand Castle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sand Castle?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sand Castle are:
      • April (10 activities)
      • December (10 activities)
      • January (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sand Castle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sand Castle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sand Castle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Sand Castle. The trail is 2,395 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sand Castle?
      Sand Castle is a very popular trail. There have been 1,937 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,947 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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