Devil Canyon & Deerlake Highlands Adventure Hike

Update: I now rate this hike as an "Adventure Hike." I was scouting out the area Tuesday and it was impossible to hike along some of the creeks without getting shoes wet or some light bushwhacking to stay dry. Hoping it will be better by Saturday. Be prepared for this and midcourse corrections as needed ;) .*

See also https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/messages/boards/thread/48752313

Easy-paced 8 mile (appx) loop hike begins at the north end of Canoga Avenue and meanders north through Chatsworth's Deer Lake Highlands and a network of of equestrian trails. From above the highlands we will descend into Echo Canyon creating a loop with Devils Canyon. Devils Canyon with it's spectacular rock formations created 80 million years ago in a marine environment makes for a haunting yet beautiful hike. Live Oak and Willow trees fill the canyon and sandstone geology of the wildest kind is found.

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Total elev gain is about 800 ft Bring water, snacks, camera, sunscreen, hat and hiking shoes.

Expect the unexpected on this one and wear long pants

Post Hike Lunch will be at Los Toros Mexican Restaurant - 21743 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA (From the trailhead head back down Canoga, make a right on Devonshire. It will be on right after first street.)

Directions to Trailhead

From Simi and the 118: http://tinyurl.com/twinlakes-simi

From Granada Hills and 118: http://tinyurl.com/twinlakes-granada

From Canoga Park/Woodland Hills: Head north on Topanga, Owensmouth or De Soto and turn on Chatsworth St to Canoga and turn north.

Park on north end of Canoga Av under the 118 Fwy

If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re late…don’t bother showing up

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