The pedaling on Ranch Center Road is moderately difficult for 1.5 miles, and then the road drops rapidly for .8 miles. Wood Canyon Trail is picked up at this point and the route continues downhill for two miles to Overlook Trail at Deer Camp Junction. On Overlook Trail you climb very steeply for 1.5 miles and tackle the aptly named Hell Hill. The biking then gets easier as you ride around the south side of an unnamed peak. The loop ends with an exhilarating three-mile descent.
Road conditions vary.
This is followed by 3.2 miles of pavement. On Ranch Center Road you climb to 700', and then drop to 500' at the intersection with Wood Canyon Trail. You will then descend on Wood Canyon Trail to Deer Camp Junction at 300', and climb to 1,200' on Overlook Trail before descending to the trailhead. Due to its beautiful trails and proximity to a large urban area, Point Mugu State Park is a popular riding area. Good bets for light-use times are weekday mornings.