Re: Judy McLaughlin’s July 10 letter, “Point proved�:
Just to set the record straight, Black Canyon Road is not a private road, and bicycles are allowed on it. The only thing “myopic� I can see is her narrow-minded viewpoint of the rights of bicyclists on Black Canyon or any other roadway.
For years, there was a chain and a sign stating "Private Road" at the lower entrance to Black Canyon, on the Simi Valley side, but this sign and gate were erected illegally by some unknown persons and have been removed. Black Canyon is now open to the public once more.
Sage Ranch Park lies at the top of the hill and is open to the public. For years, the residents of Simi Valley had been denied access from the Simi side by someone’s personal agenda. The view from up there is spectacular, and it's a great place to hike or jog as well. Residents from the San Fernando Valley side have been going up the other side there for years, and now, once again, the folks from Simi Valley can enjoy it too!
I will say that the roadway is narrow and quite steep, so drivers should exercise due diligence in driving it, but it shouldn't be a problem as long as you take it slowly and pay attention — you know, like you're supposed to do anyway.
— Ben Hall, Simi Valley
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