🥾 Wildwood Canyon → Verdugo Peak

Challenging Conditioning Hike | Great Views | Strong Pace
Looking for a serious workout on trail with rewarding views?
This hike is for experienced hikers who enjoy climbing, moving with purpose, and pushing their cardio a bit.
Wildwood Canyon offers steep single-track, sustained climbs, and fantastic city views from the ridgeline and Verdugo Peak. We’ll work hard on the ups, recover briefly at junctions, and enjoy the scenery at the top before heading back down.

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### 💪 What to Expect

• Distance: ~5–6 miles
• Elevation Gain/Loss: ~1,500–2,300 ft cumulative
• Time: ~2–2.5 hours
• Terrain: Single-track, steep sections both uphill and downhill
• Pace: Brisk / conditioning pace (not a social stroll)

This is a conditioning-focused hike—think power-hiking on the climbs with short regrouping stops. Faster hikers are welcome to move ahead between regroup points.

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### ⚠️ Who This Hike Is For

• You hike regularly and are comfortable with sustained climbs
• You’re confident on steep trails
• You enjoy a workout-focused hike
• You can maintain a steady, efficient pace

🚫 Not recommended for beginners or casual hikers

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### 🕘 Plan

• Meet: 9:00 AM at the Wildwood Canyon park entrance
• Quick stretch & introductions
• Hike up to Verdugo Peak
• Short break at the summit to enjoy the views
• Return via the same route

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### 🎒 What to Bring

• Trail running shoes or hiking boots with good traction
• At least 1–1.5 liters of water (hydration pack recommended)
• Cell phone
• Layers / light windbreaker

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### 🚗 Parking

Ample parking available in the large lot to the left of the park entrance.

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### 🙏 RSVP Courtesy

Please only RSVP if you’re reasonably sure you can attend.
If your plans change, update your RSVP at least 45 minutes before the start so others can join.

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### ⚖️ Safety Note

This is a self-supported hike. Please ensure you’re in good health and comfortable with strenuous activity. By attending, you assume responsibility for your own safety and well-being.