This trail provides a great connection from the Old Agoura Park equestrian-friendly parking lot to the trails in Cheeseboro Canyon. The trail heads north from the parking lot and then parallels Chesebro Road through the oak woodland on the west side. The trail heads east, across Chesebro Road, at the Cheeseboro Canyon park entrance and continues on a trail next to the entrance road up to the inner, main parking lot.

The oak woodland creates some nice shade coverage, which is especially welcome on warmer days when you’re hiking with your dog. The connection between these two parking areas gives you flexibility depending on where you want to spend most of your time — you could start at Old Agoura Park if you prefer a gentler walk through the trees, or jump straight into Cheeseboro Canyon if you’re after more varied terrain and views.

Getting there from the 101 is straightforward. Take the Chesebro Road exit and head north on Palo Comado Road until you hit the 4-way stop at Chesebro Road. Old Agoura Park sits straight across the intersection on the north side. If you’re heading directly to Cheeseboro Canyon instead, turn right at the 4-way stop onto Chesebro Road and travel about a mile, then turn right at the Cheeseboro Canyon Trailhead entrance.

This trail system is part of Los Angeles County‘s extensive network — the Department of Parks & Recreation maintains over 220 trailheads throughout the county where dogs are welcome. If you want to explore other options in the area or plan your next adventure, the county’s trails website at trails.lacounty.gov has detailed information on what’s available across the region, so you can figure out which spots work best for your dog and your schedule.