Trail Canyon Trail from Big Tujunga Canyon Rd to Condor Canyon.

Saturday, February 23

Trail Canyon Trail from Big Tujunga Canyon Rd to Condor Canyon.

Hike Length: 5 miles R/T with 1200' elevation gain.

Classification: Easy-Moderate

Hiking Time: 3 Hours

Features of Trail: The Station Fire scar this area but it's time to re-enter and discover the falls. There still is a number of delightful wooded haunts scattered here and there in the canyon. The highlight of this hike is a 30' waterfall 2 miles up the canyon. Although the view is great from the trail those who would like to push the limits, myself included, can hike down to the bottom or climb to the top of the falls by way of side trails.http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/9/0/e/event_196578702.jpeg

Description of Hike: There is plenty of parking at the trailhead but no restrooms. The hike starts on a dirt road passing cabins/houses. In a short distance the road changes into a single track trail and we will cross Gold Creek a few times. One mile into the hike we leave the creek bed and follow switchbacks up to the left. Soon the falls come into view. Although the falls are the main focus of this hike it is worth going on another 1/2 pass the falls to Condor Canyon.

Hiker Leader Thoughts: The forest has been burned and the trail past Condor Canyon has fallen into disrepair. Enjoy the freshness of the morning, experience a new place, and enjoy easy access to the falls that you can enjoy from above, below, or standing next to.

If you would like to carpool meet at Towsley Canyon front parking area outside the gate between 08:00-08:15 AM.

Directions to trail head: Take the I-5 to the 210 freeway east. Exit the 210 Frwy at Sunland Blvd and turn left. In 0.9 mile turn left at Oro Vista Ave. Drive 0.8 mile and turn right onto Big Tujunga Canyon Road. Drive 4.3 miles and turn left onto a dirt road (Note: There is no sign to alert you to the turn. If you drive pass Wildwood Picnic area turn around. On your way back there is a sign pointing out the road.) Drive up the short but winding dirt road to a junction, then go right and down into Trail Canyon. Park at the trailhead under the oaks. We will start the hike at 9:00 AM.

Leader: Dave Pulsifer http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/e/c/0/event_149407872.jpeg

Rated: Easy to Moderate