🌕Easy Buck Moon Hike

Our loopy hike will begin at the west end of Vanowen St -- the trail head for Moores Canyon/El Escorpión Park. We’ll head west along a dry creek until we enter the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Preserve where we turn south toward Ahmanson Ranch. We’ll soon arrive at our destination atop a plateau overlooking the West San Fernando Valley

Hike will be appx 3.5 miles total with about 700 feet total ascent.
Hike is rated EASY+ due to terrain. See the hike rating guide here: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-rating-guide/
This hike is suitable for fit beginners

👉NO WHITE LIGHTS ALLOWED ON HIKE. Green and/or red lights are ok (but lights will probably not be needed since the area will be well lit by the moon). If you require a white light then this hike is not for you. Get one of these and stuff it into your backpack for future night hikes. https://amzn.to/2E9Fb30. (emergencies excepted, of course)

• Sunset: 7:56 pm
• Moonrise: 8:17 pm (99.9% full)

Directions
Go to the west end of Vanowen St and park on street
From the 101 freeway exit Valley Circle Boulevard. Head north to Vanowen St. Turn left. Park on street near the end of Vanowen
From the 118: exit Topanga Canyon, go south, turn right on Vanowen St

IMPORTANT
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.

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