Quick break from Shopping - Vasquez Rocks, only a 5 Miler

December 20 -Quick break from Shopping - Vasquez Rocks, only a 5 Miler

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Description: George will be taking you on an easy to moderate hike through some of the most beautiful and well known areas of Vasquez Rocks. You will recognize many of the features from television and feature films. You will pass the most prominent rock just before you get to the parking area (see details below).

We will hike some of the many trails in the park for about 5 miles.

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(Indian's head rock)

Directions: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park is located near Agua Dulce Springs, north of the 14 -Palmdale freeway. The park is about midway between Santa Clarita and Palmdale.

From Valencia, take the SR-14 North to the Aqua Dulce Canyon Road exit. Exit and turn left. Continue on this road. It will take a sharp curve to the right. It will become Escondido Canyon Road. Continue straight through the stop sign. Look for the Vasquez Rocks Park entrance on the right.

When you enter the driveway for Vasquez Rocks, make a left hand turn at the partial asphalt/dirt road. Follow this road all the way to the end where there is a dirt parking lot.

Bring: A snack/lunch, water (3 liters is recommended), electrolytes if it is a hot day, sunscreen, hat, hiking poles if you have them, and your camera. Wear layered clothing in case it gets hot or cold and good boots with tread.

Adventure Pass: Not required.

Dogs: OK, if on leash and well-behaved.

Meet your leader: Meet in the parking lot East of the large rock spires at 8:00AM for an 8:15AM SHARP departure. (This is the lot FARTHEST to the left of the entrance.)

Distance: About 5 miles

Rating: Easy to Moderate

Leader: George