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Placerita Canyon County Park

Bear Divide to Placerita Car Shuttle

Placerita Canyon County Park 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA, US

Arrive at the Placerita Nature Center and be prepared to depart at 8:30 am sharp for a shuttle to the Bear Divide Trailhead. The trail immediately heads uphill and continues to do so for 2.2 miles. This is about the only elevation gain of the hike. Much of this is through a lovely shaded woodland. […]

Revised Placerita Hike and Picnic Remembering Keyhole 7

Placerita Canyon County Park 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA, US

We thought it would be nice to get together for a morning hike with brunch after to remember our beloved friends we lost 6 years ago. Los Pinetos is closed but we can still take the Canyon Trail to Walker Ranch and come back to brunch. If you can't make the Saturday hike, hopefully we'll […]

Remembering Friends, Hike and Brunch

Placerita Canyon County Park 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA, US

We thought it would be nice to get together for an early morning hike with brunch after to remember our beloved friends we lost 6 years ago. Option 1 6am: Hike the 9 miles Los Pinetos loop Option 2 8am: 3.5 miles Canyon Trail to Walker Ranch Option 3 ~ 10am: brunch - no potluck […]

Placerita Beginner Hike, Picnic, 10 Essentials Review

Placerita Canyon County Park 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA, US

Changing it up a bit since it's going to be hot this weekend. Let's welcome summer with a beginner friendly social event. Come for the 3.5 mile hike and stay for the post hike activities OR just show up for the after hike meet and greet, BYO food and drinks picnic, and review of the […]

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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