Trail Canyon to Waterfall and Lazy Tom Lucas Camp

Saturday, October 10, 2015- Trail Canyon to Lazy Tom Lucas camp

Hike Length: 6-7 miles Round Trip/ Out and back.

Gain: ~1500'

Hiking Time: ~ 3.5 Hours

Rating: Easy to the waterfall; Moderate after that (More Moderate +, this weekend , due to heat)

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Description: The Station fire scarred this area but it's time to re-discover the highlight of this hike - a 30' waterfall, 2 miles up the canyon. Although the view is great from the trail those who would like to push the limits can hike down to the bottom or climb to the top of the falls by way of side trails. Tom Lucas (or barefoot Tom) trail camp was named after one of the first rangers in the area.

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(Photos : Courtesy of SOCALHIKER, thank you guys.)

Description of Hike: There is plenty of parking at the trailhead but no restrooms. The hike starts on a dirt road passing cabins. In a short distance the road changes into a single track trail and we will cross Gold Creek a few times. One mile into the hike we leave the creek bed and follow switchbacks up to the left until the falls come into view. Beginners might want to turn around at the falls.

Next, we will follow the trail to Condor Canyon to Lazy Tom's Camp and snack there before turning around.

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Meeting Your Leader/ Directions to Trail head:

The trailhead is not too far from SCV, so you could go directly (directions below).

If you would like to Carpool:

Meet at Towsley Canyon front parking area outside the gate at 7:15AM. We will leave at 7:30AM SHARP.

Directions to Trail head:

Take the I-5 to the 210 freeway east. Exit the 210 Frwy at Sunland Blvd and turn left. In 0.9 mile turn left at Oro Vista Ave. Drive 0.8 mile and turn right onto Big Tujunga Canyon Road. Drive 4.3 miles and turn left on to a dirt road (Note: There is no sign to alert you to the turn).

Entry is at 4108 Big Tijunga Cyn Rd. (- 34°18'13.2"N 118°15'29.7"W)

If you drive past Wildwood Picnic area, turn around. On your way back there is a sign pointing to the road!

Once you are off Big Tijunga, drive up the short winding dirt road to a junction, then turn right, and down, into Trail Canyon. Park at the Trailhead under the oaks, near some cabins.

We will start up the trail at 8:00 AM SHARP.

BRING: Hiking poles, if you have them, extra layers in case it gets hot/cold, lunch/snack, water (2 - 3L), a camera, hat and sunscreen. Wear long pants for this one!

Adventure Pass: Yes, 1/ car for those who drive. These can be obtained at Sports Chalet in Stevenson Ranch or any BIG 5 Sporting Goods store; $5 for a day pass, $30 for a year pass.

Dogs: OK, on leash and if well behaved around people / other dogs. If you bring a dog, please drive yourself.

Leader: Steve I.

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