Tapo Canyon Night Hike - Dogs OK

THIS HIKE IS CROSS-POSTED WITH LISA'S HIKE AND EXPLORE GROUP

Leave the sights and sounds of civilization behind on this quick getaway on a non-technical trail. The Tapo Canyon Trail is wide most of the time with firm smooth ground and many sandy sections.

🥂🍾On the way out we'll stop and party, so bring some wine/booze and snacks to share

NO WHITE LIGHTS on hike. Green and/or red lights are ok. If you don’t have one, that’s ok too — just tailgate someone who does.

👉See https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/tapo-canyon-night-hike/ for more details

The hike is roughly 4.5 miles round trip starting from the trailhead and incorporating a "lollipop" loop. Total ascent is about 800 ft.

Hike is rated MEDIUM due to elevation gain . See the new hike ratings guide: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-ratings/

Dogs on leash OK

DIRECTIONS

From the 118 Freeway, take Tapo Canyon Road exit and head north. The trail head will be on the right side of the road at 1.5 miles, shortly before the intersection with Lost Canyon Drive. Free parking is available in a small dirt lot.

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

The Organizers and members in this group are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per the ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER.