Placerita Canyon Hike

Come join me at Placerita Canyon Nature Center for an afternoon hike on the Canyon Trail and then go further to the waterfall. There was water a few weeks ago when I hiked it last, hard to say if the waterfall is still there as it has been warm and dry the past few weeks and water dries up fast.
It is a nice fairly shaded canyon that will be beautiful with flowers and probably some water crossings. We can also decide to turn around a little earlier as you do a little rock climb to get to where the waterfall would be.

• Distance: 5.1 miles or maybe a little less if we turn around at base of fall area.
• Elevation Gain: about 500 ft
• Difficulty: easy intermediate: I go at a moderate pace only stopping briefly if needed and take a little longer break at the halfway waterfall point.
• Dogs: Not preferable due to our pace and the climb to the waterfall, but they are allowed at the park. We won't wait for you for your dog's pitstops.
• Restrooms/water: Yes at the nature center parking area
• Parking: free lot but can be crowded, may need to park a ways from the trail but it is a large lot. Allow time to get there and look at the nature center. I suggest getting there 1:30 if you have not been there before to explore and park.
• Trail: Out and back, may have some uneven footing, poles can be helpful as there may be a few water crossings/rock hops
• Sunset: 5:37 pm, plan to be done by 5pm probably won't need a light, but never hurts to bring just in case as it is part of the 10 essentials when hiking.
• Weather: Extreme Heat, high winds, rain can cancel the hike
• Known dangers: There is poison oak on this trail, you can slip and fall on wet rocks
• Bring a snack, water (I suggest at least a liter or more) and sun protection, polls if you use them and lug sole shoes, might be wet and slippery (trail runner or hiking shoes highly suggested)
• If less than 2 besides the leader are signed up by the morning of event it will cancel.

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