Devil's Canyon & Deer Lake Highlands in Chatsworth
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Easy-paced 8+ mile loop hike begins at the north end of Canoga Avenue and meanders north through Chatsworth's Deer Lake Highlands and a network of of equestrian trails. From above the highlands (at Michael D. Antonovich Regional Park at Joughin Ranch) (https://lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=36) we will descend into Ybarra Canyon creating a loop with Devils Canyon.
Devils Canyon with it's spectacular rock formations created 80 million years ago in a marine environment makes for a haunting yet beautiful hike. Live Oak and Willow trees fill the canyon and sandstone geology of the wildest kind is found. Total elev gain is about 800 ft
Bring water, snacks, camera, sunscreen, hat and shoes you don't mind getting wet.
Park on north end of Canoga Av under the 118 Fwy