Hiking with Mark E: Caballero Canyon to San Vicente Mtn. Park

We’ll start up the single track in pretty Caballero Canyon to Dirt Mulholland, and then head East on the fire road for only less than a 1/4 mile and take another single track trail through beautiful canyons to a scenic overlook with views of the San Fernando Valley and the ocean. Here we will take a short rest before continuing toward San Vicente Mtn. Park, home of one of the most well-preserved, former Nike Missile Bases in the Southland.

We’ll take a break at the park, eat our snacks, and check out the stunning, 360-degree views from the lookout (including the nearby Encino Reservoir). Then we’ll backtrack on the Dirt Mulholland to Caballero trail back to our cars.

Here’s a rough AllTrails link to the route.

STATS
Level: Moderate
Gain: ~ 1,200 ft.
Distance: ~ 8 miles
Time: ~ 3.5-4 hours
Type: Lollipop w/a few out-and-back sections and loops, single track dirt and fire road, entirely exposed
Dogs: Not permitted (trail crosses into Topanga St Park)
Water: N/A @ TH
Restrooms: N/A @ TH; there’s a Von’s at 18411 Clark St., a block E of Reseda, and S of the 101 and N of Ventura Blvd. There are restrooms are available at San Vicente Mtn. Park.
Parking: Free parking (no pass reqd) on both sides of Reseda Blvd.
Bring: Hat, sunscreen, 2-3 liters of water, layered clothing

DIRECTIONS
For GPS, use 4047 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA 91356. From the 101 Fwy, exit at Reseda Blvd and turn South. Drive for about 2.2 miles, crossing Burbank and Ventura Blvds (don’t go to the very top of Reseda Blvd).
The TH is on the East side of Reseda Blvd. across the street from Braemar Country Club; it’s clearly marked with a big sign. DO NOT GO TO TOP OF RESEDA
Mark’s mobile: 310-433-1862

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