This trail is managed by the Conejo Recreation & Park District through the Conejo Open Space Foundation. The route combines Mesa Trail, North Tepee Trail, and Stagecoach Bluff Trail in a gentle 2.5-mile loop with about 300 feet of elevation gain and loss—nothing too demanding even on a warm day.

We parked at the lot where Avenida de Los Arboles meets Big Sky Drive on the west end. From there, you head out on Mesa Trail first, then veer onto North Tepee Trail before connecting to Stagecoach Bluff Trail itself. The Stagecoach Bluff section winds through oak woodland and open grassland, and you’ll notice how the trail gradually climbs without any steep pitches. Once Stagecoach Bluff reconnects with Mesa Trail, hang a left and keep ascending to reach Lizard Rock, where the views really open up. From that vantage point, you can see across Wildwood Park, the entire Conejo Valley spreading out below, and beyond to the Santa Rosa Valley. The return trip follows Mesa Trail back down to the parking area.

Your dog needs to stay leashed throughout—the six-foot limit is enforced, so bring a standard leash rather than a retractable one. The trail itself is well-maintained and clearly marked, so navigation is straightforward. There’s decent shade under the oaks in the first portion, but once you’re on the higher sections near Lizard Rock, exposure increases, so an early morning start makes sense during warmer months. Water isn’t available on the trail, so carry enough for both you and your dog. The parking area has a few spots, but it fills on weekends, particularly in spring when the wildflowers are going.