I Found Vertical Earth: Ancient Oceans Areas of Rocky Peak

Ever noticed those wild, vertical rock "ribs" sticking out of the hillside on Rocky Peak? While many hikers and riders mistake them for active fault lines, they are actually something far more mind-blowing: a 75-million-year-old deep ocean floor tipped on its side. In this video, we hop on the mountain bike to explore the geology and history of Simi Valley's Rocky Peak trail. We’ll break down how ancient underwater massive tectonic forces, and differential erosion created these crazy-looking tilted strata—and why you are literally riding across an ancient ocean bed. If you enjoy exploring local history, geological marvels, and mountain biking around Ventura County and Southern California, be sure to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more trail tours!📍 CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Goal - Strange Rock Formation 1:35 - Tectonic Violence: How Flat Seabeds Turned Vertical 2:18 - Mandalorian Film Spot 2:47 - The Simi Fault 3:27 - Differential Erosion: Sandstone Ribs vs. Shale Valleys 5:23 - Trail Ride Highlights & Wrap-Up 🚲 EQUIPMENT & GEAR: Bike: Canyon Spectral:ON / Kona Honzo Camera: GoPro HERO 13 JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Drop a comment below if you’ve seen these rocks on Rocky Peak, or let me know what local spot or trail history we should ride and explore next!