Our destination, located in the heart of the eastern Santa Monica Mountains above an unpaved portion of Mulholland Drive 2.7 miles west of the 405 freeway, 10.2-acre San Vicente Mountain Park offers the visitor stunning 360-degree views, access to a large network of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, and picnic areas.

The park also provides a glimpse into United States military history. Numerous self-guided interpretive displays explain how from 1956-1968, San Vicente Mountain was one of sixteen Los Angeles area Nike-Ajax supersonic anti-aircraft missile launch sites. The original radar tower now provides visitors with spectacular views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Encino Reservoir and San Fernando Valley, and the Los Angeles Basin. It is one of the region?s premiere locations to watch a Western sunset.

The hike will be about 8 miles round trip with easy elevation gain and begins 9:00 AM in Tarzana at the Caballero Canyon trailhead. This area was once part of the Edgar Rice Burroughs ranch.

Directions:

Trailhead is on east side of Reseda Blvd 2 miles south of Ventura Bl and across the street from Braemar Country Club. Parking on street is OK.

From the EAST: Take the 101 Freeway West/North toward Ventura. Exit at Reseda Blvd. Turn LEFT (toward "Tarzana") onto Reseda, go under the freeway bridge, cross Burbank and Ventura Boulevards. Continue on Reseda uphill for approximately 2.2 miles.

From the WEST: Take the 101 Freeway South/East toward Los Angeles. Exit at Reseda Boulevard. Turn RIGHT (toward "Tarzana") onto Reseda, cross Burbank and Ventura Boulevards. Continue on Reseda for approximately 2.2 miles