Elsmere canyon--rocks, critter crossings and views of the Valley

A LITTLE KNOWN JEWEL IN L.A.'S RIM-OF-THE-VALLEY PARK SYSTEM, BOUGHT AND PRESERVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA IN OCTOBER OF 2010

2 to 5 PM, Elsmere Canyon (2 miles north of Sylmar)

then, optional dinner. I'm open to suggestions.

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WHERE: Elsmere Canyon park

WHAT'S THERE: A loop hike to oak trees, wildflowers, caves, rocks, 360 degree views of the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys

DIFFICULTY: Medium--4/10...

ELEVATION GAIN: the hike totals 6 miles with 800 feet of elevation gain (begins at 1500 feet and reaches to 2300 feet) at the top of the Newhall Pass.

PHOTOS OF THE PLACE:

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