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East Canyon Day Hike
“Directions & Parking”
East Canyon Day Hike
“Directions & Parking”© 2007 Ron Jones LLC
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• Located in Santa Clarita Valley just North of Los Angeles
• Starting elevation is 1460’
• Finishing elevation is 2608’
• Trail head to summit is 2.5 miles (5 miles round trip)
• Last 2 miles of ascent is steep.
• Hiking surface is fire road. Mostly flat. Some ruts and erosion. Much of trail is shaded.
General InformationGeneral Information
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• Remote nature area. No water or services available. Be prepared with your essentials.
• Light hiking boots are recommended but not mandatory.
• Cell phone reception is good in most spots.
• Respect Wildlife! I have seen the following animals on this trail: snakes, bobcat, mountain lion, coyote, hawks, lizards, and deer. You’re safest hiking in a group or with a partner.
Safety First!Safety First!
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• Take I-5 to South side of Valencia/Santa Clarita.
• Exit on Calgrove.
• Proceed South on the Old Road passing the Post Office on right until you come to Nazarene Church on right. (about a mile after exiting freeway).
• Park on street along curb near church.
• Walk roughly 300 yards on small paved road on right of Old Road highway to trail head. Trail head is right next to horse corral.
Driving DirectionsDriving Directions
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Calgrove Exit Looking SouthCalgrove Exit Looking South
Turn right then go through intersection of Calgrove/Old Road as you veer left.
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Calgrove/Old Road IntersectionCalgrove/Old Road Intersection
Veer left at intersection and proceed down to Nazarene Church on the right.
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Nazarene Church on Old RoadNazarene Church on Old Road
Park on street along curb—NOT in church’s parking lot!
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Old Road Parking @ Nazarene ChurchOld Road Parking @ Nazarene Church
Walk down paved entrance road 300 yards to trail head.
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East Canyon Trail Head!East Canyon Trail Head!
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Water Tanks=Summit @ 2608’ Water Tanks=Summit @ 2608’
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Summit View of San Fernando ValleySummit View of San Fernando Valley
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East Canyon Trail-Los Angeles CountyEast Canyon Trail-Los Angeles County
For more information on East Canyon Trail and other healthy hiking tips, please visit:
http://www.ronjones.org/Weblinks/Hiking-EastCanyon.htm
See y’all on the trail!