February 21, 2009 9:00 AM - 25 attended
Placerita Canyon: Walker Ranch Trail - Streambed, Waterfall, Trees!
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Fun weekend ahead! Hike on Saturday, Share your photos on Sunday!
Sunday I'll host a Photo Share/ Academy Awards Party..stay tuned for more.....
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Placerita Canyon
Highlights:
Deep shaded canyon, seasonal stream and waterfall, great nature center
Near: Newhall, CA
Distance: 5 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 700 ft
Hike Time: 2.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Condition: Well maintained trail
HikeType: Out and Back
Summary: This is a very pleasant easy hike through an oak and sycamore shaded canyon. The hike meanders next to a seasonal stream, with the turn-around point at a lovely 25 foot waterfall in a dark, steep walled box canyon. Although this is a great hike anytime, it is especially pretty in the spring after rain when the hills are green and the waterfall is flowing. The nature center at the trailhead is a must-see for kids with lots of great exhibits. Also note that this is the location of the first gold rush in California, seven years before Sutter's Mill. Included in the photos is a great horned owl I saw on a rock alongside the trail!
Placerita is a unique east-west running canyon featuring cool, shaded oak groves, a willow and sycamore-lined seasonal stream and numerous other interesting plant and animal communities. The historic "Oak of the Golden Dream" is the site of California's original gold discovery in 1842. Another landmark in Placerita is our Walker Cabin , built by Frank Walker in 1920 for his family. The Nature Center museum contains exhibits on the natural history of southern California, and there is a small collection of live animals.
A network of self-guiding nature, history and hiking trails radiates out into the park from the Center, with longer hikes leading to a seasonal waterfall and to the top of the Santa Clarita Divide. Picnicking is available near the Nature Center. The park encompasses oak woodland and chaparral on the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains southeast of the City of Santa Clarita. The park not only serves to conserve a slice of the wild environment but also endeavors to educate the public on the value of undisturbed flora and fauna through wild animal shows, nature hikes and educational trails.
You can also watch a Video of it or, better yet, download the Guided Tour on iTunes and bring it with you on th hike!
Q: How do I get to the park?
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A: Directions from the South Take 5 Freeway north to Hwy 14. North on Hwy 14 to Placerita Canyon Road. Turn right (east) and proceed 1.5 miles to the Park entrance. Directions from the North Take Hwy 14 south to the Placerita Canyon Road exit, turn left. At the signal, turn left on Placerita Canyon Road. Proceed 1.5 miles east to the Park entrance.
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Ray
It won't. But I'll keep ya posted beforehand. Keep up with the updates!
Posted February 15, 2009 at 9:54 AM -
Freddie
Hi all,
Looking forward to this Sat. I'm up for car-pooling (as a driver or passenger). I'll be coming from the Westwood area. If anyone is interested in carpooling, lemme know!
FreddiePosted February 16, 2009 at 10:30 PM -
Tara
I would also like to carpool. I am in Pasadena. I don't mind driving, but I would prefer to be a passenger.
Posted February 17, 2009 at 11:37 PM -
Vivian
If anyone is interested, The amgen Bike race starts in santa clarita at noon.
http://www.santa-clarita.com/tourofca/
Posted February 21, 2009 at 1:41 AM -
CANDY
It was really cool...it was refreshing to climb on stuff and get a little dirty....ahhhhh... childhood memories of when I hated bathing
Posted February 22, 2009 at 1:40 PM -
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RayEvent HostOrganizerExcellent moderate trail with stream, waterfall and lots of tress. A lot of nature to look at and spend the day capturing multiple images. Thanks everyone for coming out and sharing your company, knowledge and humor! See you on the trails :o) Ray http://www....
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SherryWonderful location for being in nature..trees, streams, waterfall, plants...... Great opportunity to take photos and share experiences.
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