China Flat is a plateau in the north−central Simi Hills, in Ventura County, Southern California.NPS: Map of Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyon park, with China Flat.
The plateau sits at a elevation and is situated just below Simi Peak, which is the highest point in the Simi Hills.
Geography The plateau averages around in elevation. It features native oak woodlands and chaparral habitats, with large sandstone outcroppings.Alltrails.com: China Flat Trail
It is protected within Cheeseboro Canyon / Palo Comado Canyon Open Space park of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The area is located between the cities of Oak Park, Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley.
Trails reach China Flat from trailheads in the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, and via Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve (Ahmanson Ranch) from Calabasas and the San Fernando Valley. The trail to the summit of Simi Peak (2403 ft.) passes through China Flat.
See also Flora of the Santa Monica Mountains + adjacent Simi Hills. + Simi Hills.
References
External links NPS: Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyon park Homepage NPS: Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyon park trails info + map