Playing in Pt. Mugu State Park - Ray Miller
Have all day for some trail adventures?
You have lots to choose from in Point Mugu State Park. Each trail takes you through gorgeous terrain, challenging climbs, and spectacular mountain and ocean views.
Following are three of many options you have from the Ray Miller Trail Head.
Option 1: Overlook to Fireline
Route map for Overlook To Fireline Loop by Josh Spiker on plotaroute.com
At just over 10 miles, this is the shortest of the loops off of the Ray Miller Trail and like all the trails contains some nice hills to climb. It also has a picnic table where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery while resting after your climb up Fireline.
Option 2: Guadalasca / Hell Hill Loop
Route map for Guadalasca To Hell Hill Loop by Josh Spiker on plotaroute.com
While just 14 miles, some would say this is the most difficult option. After heading up Ray Miller and taking Overlook to the Guadalasca trail head you'll start on a single track climb. Just before heading down a rocky thus technical trail, you'll be treated to a panoramic view of the Oxnard Plain. The descent is just over a mile and at the bottom you'll be able to rest on a nicely shaded fire road. Then you go up Hell Hill, and this lives up to it's name...it's not technical, just hard. Once you get to the top you turn left to head back to your starting point. Be careful as you will be sharing most of this run with mountain bikers.
Option 3: Loop around Mugu Peak
Route map for Ray Miller To Loop Around Mugu Peak by Josh Spiker on plotaroute.com
This is the longest of the three loops, coming in at just over 16.5 miles. It is one of the most scenic as you run around Mugu Peak (you can add a little trip to the flag at the top if you want!). It's not just the ocean and island views, but the varied terrain over the whole course which makes for a pleasant run. You will have a tough climb at mile 7 but that is why we go out.