Wilacre Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

This park is a decent place for a small workout. The trails are nicely maintained and the views are okay. Eventually you can even connect to the Betty Dearing Trail, a trail better than this park.

Great trailhead to a lovely park trail. Get there early to ensure you get parking because there aren't great public transit options. (One day studio city will get light rail on Ventura I hope) Weekends there are often vendors in the Parking lot selling fresh fruit cups and a pop-up espresso cart. The bathrooms sadly are well loved and can get a bit gross. There is a small bench area for eating and picnicking, but it's right next to the bathrooms which, again, get kinda stinky and would not recommend it. I would instead trek up the hill to tree people for the real picnic spot. It's about a 30 min hike. There are a few shaded benches, but the hill is not easy and run-off makes it difficult for non mountain bikes. Not wheelchair or mobility challenged friendly. Instead I would drive to tree people up the hill if you want to do a more accessible experience, but still want the beautiful nature.

Lovely circular-route, I would say it’s a 2-3 mile hike in total & is appropriate for anyone. Especially great, and acceptable to bring your dog along for. - Some nice secluded sitting areas and random benches spread out as well :)

Wilacre Park offers a beautiful hiking trail that is both challenging and rewarding. The park is well-maintained and features breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. However, there are a few downsides to the trail that hikers should be aware of. The trail starts off steep for the first 10 minutes, which can be challenging for some hikers. However, once you get past the initial climb, the trail becomes relatively easy and enjoyable. If you stick to the simple loop, the trail is rated as an easy hike. The loop is surrounded by beautiful wildflowers that add to the beauty of the hike. The view from the top of the loop is stunning and definitely worth the climb. However, one downside to the trail is the presence of dog droppings. It seems that many dog owners use the park and do not pick up after their pets. This can be quite unpleasant and detract from the overall hiking experience. It is important to watch your step and be mindful of the droppings on the trail. Another downside to the trail is that it is easy to get lost if you choose the wrong track. This happened to us and ended up taking us 2 hours to complete the trail instead of the anticipated hour. It is important to bring a map or use a hiking app to avoid getting lost. Overall, the hiking trail at Wilacre Park is worth exploring. The stunning views and beautiful wildflowers make it a worthwhile experience. However, it is important to be mindful of the dog droppings and just stick to the main road to avoid getting lost on the trail.

This hiking trail is always tidy, always has at least a few groups of people walking about. And provides a good amount of shade for some time and big clear trailes to follow. It is a nice place to go hiking and it meets with many other trails along the way so be sure to remember your trails name. Either way, signal is spotty but it is there so you can always ever to your own map on a phone if you really need it!