Marshall Canyon Trail in La Verne (level 2+)

This popular hiking route actually covers a few parks. It starts at the Marshall Canyon Trail, which then enters Marshall Canyon Regional Park, which then enters Claremont Hills Wilderness Park and becomes the Cobalt Canyon Trail, then heads back on the Marshall Canyon Trail. There are a lot of trails in these parks.

We will start the hike from the Oak Mesa Park. We will walk the streets for 1/4 mile to start the hike at the Marshall Canyon Trail. The first 2 miles is a pleasant, wooded trail. After we cross the underpass at the Esperanza Drive, we will start a ascend at the Lower Pasture Road, continue to Miller Lateral. We will take a break at a lookout point with picnic tables at Miller Lateral. Then we will turn left at Cobalt Canyon Motorway, Marshall Canyon Trails all the way back to Oak Mesa Park.

Distance - 10 miles
Elevation Gain - 1400 feet

General Rating: Level 2+Moderate. Download RATING TABLE (https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating) to read more about difficulty levels.

After the hike, you are welcomed to join us for lunch at Mr. D's Diner, 919 Foothill Blvd, La Verne.

REMINDER:

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> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
> Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, coyotes, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***