The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) announced today that it will begin a phased and limited opening of trails in the Conejo Valley beginning this Wednesday, April 22nd.

COSCA trails will open for weekday walk-up entry Monday to Thursday between 6am and 6pm and Friday from 6am to 5pm.

Open space areas will be closed at 5pm on Fridays until 6am Monday, reflecting weekend closures.

All trailhead parking lots will remain closed. Visitors are asked to walk to a nearby trail and avoid driving to trails.

The weekday opening mirrors the policy implemented by the National Park Service.

The decision to begin limited opening is based on the Ventura County Health Officer’s Health Order that took effect on April 18th, extending the Stay at Home order to May 15th, but allowing physical activity outside the home for exercise. Note that the order recommends not gathering in groups larger than 5 people and that social distancing is mandatory in the open space. Visitors are also encouraged to wear cloth masks when on the trails (masks are not a replacement for social distancing).

This is a trial opening. Trails could be re-closed if safety protocols are not observed or health orders are changed.

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