Michael's Water Tanks via East Canyon in Santa Clarita
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Michael's Water Tanks via East Canyon in Santa Clarita
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[ Hike Description ]
This is an intermediate level hike to the Water Tanks from East Canyon in the Santa Clarita Valley
This hike will be one hour and forty minutes long. We will finish by 5p.
In this area in the past, I have seen a bobcat, owls, rabbits, birds, a western toad, grass spiders with eyes that sparkle in one's headlamp, hawks, coyotes, a California black headed snake, grey fox, and tarantula.
[ Just The Facts ]
The round trip distance to the water tanks is 6.0 miles from the church parking lot and the gain is about 1324'.
[ Route Description ]
The route is double track class 1.
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[ Pace and Ability ]
This is a moderate to fast paced hike for the intermediate hiker.
[ Responsibility ]
I am an organizer, not a leader. I am not liable for you and any way, shape, or form. Think of us as just a bunch of friends going hiking.
I reserve the right to exclude you from the hike, but would typically only do so if I was concerned about safety.
You must be self sufficient! If you find yourself alone in the middle of the wilderness, you must possess the skill set and common sense necessary to get yourself out of the bind.
Although I am a pretty slow hiker, I will not be acting as a sweep. There will be no sweep on this hike.
[ Directions to the Trailhead ]
From the Golden State (I-5) freeway in Santa Clarita, exit Calgrove Blvd. Turn west as Calgrove becomes the Old Road and head south .9 mile to parking on the west side of the road.
Trailhead coordinates: 34.350433, -118.546014
https://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B021'01.6%22N+118%C2%B032'45.6%22W/@34.350433,-118.546014,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0 (https://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B021)
[ Parking ]
There is paid parking available at the trialhead. I do not know of anybody that uses said paid parking. My preference is to park on the Old Road for free. Be care when getting out of your car on the Old Road as cars tend to whiz by pretty quick along this stretch.
DO NOT leave any valuables in your car in plain sight, better yet, just leave your valuables at home. Either you or a thief can remove your valuables from your car. I suggest you do it first.
[ Permits & Fees ]
No permits or fees of any kind are required.
[ What to Bring ]
1/2 liter of water, trekking poles, a headlamp just in case, 10 essentials, and a good sense of humor and a great attitude.
[ Dogs ]
Well behaved dogs are OK, but be sure they are protected against ticks. Be sure you have a leash available.
[ Weather Forecast]
[ Event Cancellation Disclaimer - Please Read Carefully]
As a member on the Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue Team, there may be a very rare occasion I would need to cancel an event at the last minute when duty calls. This hasn't happened yet, but it is quite possible it will at some point.
If a suitable alternate organizer is not available, I will cancel at least 60 minutes before the scheduled start of the event. Please double check this page and/or your email before you head to the trailhead to verify the hike is in fact still on. I would not want you to drive to the trailhead just to find nobody there.
[ What if you have to cancel? ]
I do understand from time to time emergencies come up and plans change, and if it does, please remove yourself as soon as you realize you can't make the event. Just because this is a web based venue doesn't mean it's OK to throw out common courtesy and flake.
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Michael's Water Tanks via East Canyon in Santa Clarita