Under ownership of Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA), the lake sits in a gorge with sheer cliffs and drops of 40–50 ft (12–15 m).

Officials drained the reservoir in 1972 arguing it was a hazard, however, hundreds of frogs died and wildlife was consequentially moved to Triunfo Creek after the drainage.

[7] The lake was acquired by the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) in 1986,[8] and was designated Ventura County Historic Landmark No.

[12] The 8-acre lake and its surrounding 529 acres of open space are fenced off from the public, in order to create habitat for wildlife species such as the Great Blue Heron.

This trail provides views of two additional bodies of water: Westlake Lake and Las Virgenes Reservoir.

[14] The trail, which starts and begins in neighborhoods, can be reached from its trailheads at Highgate Road and Denver Springs Drive.