"Extended Family" Holiday Hike - Whitney Canyon to Waterfall (Short 'n Shadey)

27 December - "Extended Family" Holiday Hike - Whitney Canyon to the Waterfall (Short and Shady)

Here is a great hike to get those out of town guests out of the house and burning calories after the Holidays. It is such a pleasant and easy "out and back" hike that you can bring Gran, the grandkids and the new puppy. This is a beautiful flat (barely) 5 mile hike, through a riparian area with shade along most of the route.

Your hike will start off on a dirt road, but after about a half mile, it becomes a single track all the way to a little waterfall. The waterfall is dry this time of year, but there might still be wildflowers all along the riparian corridor.

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Bring: An extra layer if it is particularly chilly. It is short but you might like to bring a snack , lots of water, sun protection/hat.

Dogs: Allowed, if on a leash and well-behaved.

Meeting place:

Meet at the Whitney Canyon trailhead (by the gate) at 8:00 AM for an 8:15 AM departure down the trail. We should be back by about 10:30AM latest. RAIN CANCELS ALL HIKES.

Directions: From Valencia, take the I-5 freeway south to the SR-14 North. Exit at Newhall Avenue. Take the right at the fork on the off-ramp. When you reach the stop sign, turn right. This will lead you quickly to the Park and Ride. Park. Parking here is free. NOTE: If the Park and Ride is full, you may park in the MRCA lot ($7.00). It is wise to come a little early to secure a parking spot in the Park and Ride.

Look for your leader at the green MRCA gate by the green sign at the top/left of the Park and Ride.

Leader: Lise

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Rated: Easy, suitable for newcomers and family.