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Devils Canyon

DETAILS:
· Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave.
· Meet: 200 yards before Chilao Visitor Center on Highway #2
· Distance: ~ 6.75 Miles total (out and back style)
· Elevation gain: ~ 1, 745
· Time: Approximately 3-4 hours hiking including a couple of 15 minute breaks.
· Conditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition.
· Dogs: Are OK but watch for ticks.
· Hiking Poles – recommended
· Restrooms – Trailhead.
· Adventure Pass –Yes.

Description: A prominent sign marks the trailhead. The trail loses no time descending the hillsides as we pass through a forest of pine, alder, and cedar with great views of Devil’s Canyon and the surrounding mountains. Our trail crosses many small creeks. All the creeks come together so we can enjoy the sound of water dancing over boulders and cascades. We turn around at a backpacker campsite.

Hike Leader Notes: This is a very beautiful hike but the trail is brushy and has many fallen trees. To pass by the fallen trees you will need to climb over, around, or crawl under them. With the water comes bugs, be sure to bring a bug net. Because of the brushy trail ticks could be a concern. On my pre-hike I did a tick check ever hour and found none. The hike out is mostly uphill but the trail has a nice grade and shouldn’t be a problem.

IMPORTANT NOTES: We’ll hike at a brisk pace and ask everyone to stay with the group for a friendly and safe outing. Any guest that you wish to invite should join the Community Hiking Club (CHC) to participate. Depending on water flow, we may cross streams. As always, people may slip and fall, encounter poison oak, snakes, etc. on this hike. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather at the start of the hike.

ESSENTIAL GEAR:
Hiking boots and poles.
Clothing layers recommended.
Snacks and 2+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets.
Hat and sunscreen.

Additional Hiking and Survival Gear Recommendations (link)

THIS HIKE RANKING: Level 3/4, Intermediate (see chart below) – mainly for the fallen trees and the uphill section.

CHC HIKE RANKING SCALE:
1. Beginner: 1-3 miles, less than 500 feet elevation gain.
2. Beginner/Intermediate: 1-7 miles, less than 700 feet elevation gain.
3. Intermediate: 5-10 miles, 1000-2000 feet elevation gain.
4. Intermediate/Advanced: 7-12 miles, up to 3000 feet elevation gain.
5. Advanced: 10-17 miles, 3000 feet or more elevation gain.

TRAILHEAD LOCATION:
A prominent sign marks the trailhead about Angeles200 yards before you reach Chilao Visitor Center turn off.
Click for map to the trailhead

FILE DOWNLOADS
We highly recommend the All Trails app be installed on your cell phones and/or you print a copy of the trail map so you can personally navigate the trail if you need to.

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY – IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
When you sign up for this event, you are releasing Community Hiking Club from any liability or responsibility with your participation in this group activity. While safety is a priority for everyone in the group, hiking can be inherently risky. By participating in any posted event, you are assuming responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Community Hiking Club (CHC) Meetup Group and its organizers and hike leaders are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in our events. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Community Hiking Club Meetup events, you are releasing the Community Hiking Club Meetup Group and Hike Leaders from all liability in case of possible injuries or death as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. If you sign up for this hike, you are verifying that this hike is within your abilities.

The Community Hiking Club is a Non-Profit 501C3 organization. We rely on donations to continue sponsoring hikes like this. Please contribute by donating via: Cash contribution (at each hike), or via Zelle at 6617135610; or via Venmo at: @Heidi-Webber-5

March 29 2025

Details

Date: March 29
Time: 8:15 am - 12:00 pm
Hiking Group:
RSVP: Visit Meetup Website

Venue

Roadside parking lot for Saddle Peak Trailhead

Stunt Road 697
Calabasas,CA91302United States

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Organizer

Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club
Email:
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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 of Hiking With Dean 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 our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service.