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Santa Clarita Community Hiking Club

Wind Wolves Preserve – Tule Elk Loop via San Emigdio Canyon

16019 Maricopa Hwy 16019 Maricopa Hwy, Bakersfield, CA, US

The Wind Wolves Preserve is a hidden gem. The Hike is intended to showcase the beauty of this place with a comfortable 8 mile loop with an elevation gain of about 1200 ft. We start from the Crossing and will hike along the creek trail via San Emigdio Canyon than clockwise up the back of […]

Kick off the 2023 with a Hike! East Cyn or go on to Mission Peak O/B

Saugus to the Sea Road Saugus to the Sea Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, US

January 1, 2023 - Shorter or Longer Local Conditioning Hike: East Canyon to its end or go on a bit longer to Mission Peak (both are Out and Back) DISTANCE/ GAIN: Both hikes are Out and Back (O/B) style; length depends on whether you do the second part (an extra ~3 miles round trip). NOTE: […]

Fire Lookout Tower – Slide Mountain

Frenchmans Flat Campground Castaic, CA, US

*** Safety Note: Rain or Extreme Heat at trailhead cancels hikes Slide Mountain Fire Lookout Tower (4,631'), overlooking Pyramid Lake Distance: ~ 12 miles total, RT - Out and back style Gain: ~2400' Hiking Time: 5.5 hours RATING: Strenuous (mainly for the overall Longer Distance and the 1340' Gain over 2 mile section). Definitely not […]

DAGGER FLAT TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION – Volunteer Opportunity

Meet Near Bear Divide See Details below, Santa Clarita etc., CA, US

******** THIS IS NOT A HIKE *********** *** RAIN, SNOW OR EXCESS HEAT AT WORK SITE WILL CANCEL EVENT ** Join Dianne for some trail clean up of the DAGGER FLAT TRAIL - No experience required! We're currently building stairs on the trail....a fun thing to do, and you can see results in one day! […]

Ridge Loop through Nightmare Gulch, Red Rock Cyn (CANTIL/MOJAVE), all day event

See Directions Below See Directions Below, Santa Clarita, CA, US

Saturday, January 14, 2023 - ALL DAY HIKE - Ridge Loop through Nightmare Gulch, Red Rock Canyon, Cantil CA - a FULL DAY DESERT ADVENTURE ***** RAIN OR SNOW FALLING AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS THIS HIKE ****** !!!NOTE: Read details carefully. Distance: ~ 9 miles Gain/ Loss: ~ 1250' / 1179', however we start at 2600' […]

DAGGER FLAT TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION – Volunteer Opportunity

Saugus to the Sea Road Saugus to the Sea Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, US

******** THIS IS NOT A HIKE *********** *** RAIN, SNOW OR EXCESS HEAT AT WORK SITE WILL CANCEL EVENT ** Join Dianne for some trail clean up of the DAGGER FLAT TRAIL - No experience required! We're currently building stairs on the trail....a fun thing to do, and you can see results in one day! […]

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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.

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