Placerita Canyon to East Walker Ranch

Saturday, February 2

Placerita to East Walker Ranch

We’ll begin our trek today at Placerita Natural Area’s Canyon Trail. This is a nice, easy trail that is mostly flat, with only one fairly short hill. If you’re looking for an easy hike, you can do this portion to Walker Ranch, and return on your own. This portion is 4 miles round trip. From Walker Ranch, those moderate hikers http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/9/9/c/event_62811612.jpegwho wish to continue on to East Walker Ranch will cross up and on to the road for a short distance to the Walker Ranch Trail Head. We will do several trails http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/a/b/e/event_62811902.jpeghere in the new Santa Clarita Open Space. This will add an additional 4.5 miles to our total mileage of 9.5 miles. There are 3 steep hills on this portion of the hike, but they are not for long distances. This portion of the hike is what makes it moderate.

Meet at 8:00 at Placerita Nature Center by the building to leave at 8:15

DIrections: From the I-5 Freeway, take the SR-14 to Placerita Canyon Road. Turn right. Go about 2 miles to the Placerita Canyon Natural Area. You will see a sign on the right side of the road. Pull into the driveway and park as close to the building as you can. To the right of the building you will see a wooden trail head sign. This is where we will meet.

Leader: Diannehttp://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/d/b/1/event_7579889.jpeg

Rated: Moderate