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Carbon Canyon Nature Trail
Redwood grove in Carbon Canyon Park Text and photography copyright 2011 by David W. Lockeretz, all rights reserved. Information and opinions provided are kept current to the best of the author’s...
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Elysian Park: Portola Trail from Park Row to Stadium Way
Wildflowers in Elysian Park On the Portola trail in Elysian Park Elysian Park: Portola Trail from Park Row to Stadium Way Location: Corner of Park Row Drive and Grand View Drive in downtown L.A. From...
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Salt Creek Beach from Chapparosa Park
Salt Creek Beach Old Saddleback from the Salt Creek Trail Salt Creek Beach from Chapparosa Park Location: Chapparosa Park, 25191 Chapparosa Park Road, Laguna Niguel. From I-5, take the Crown Valley...
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Turner/Cooke Loop (Fullerton)
Bud Turner Trail at Laguna Lake On the Juanita Cooke Greenbelt trail Turner/Cooke Loop Location: Fullerton, on the corner of Yuma Way and Laguna Road, in the Sunny Hills neighborhood. From the 91...
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Serrano Creek Park (Lake Forest)
Crossing Serrano Creek Eucalyptus grove in Serrano Creek Park Serrano Creek Park (Lake Forest) Location: 25101 Serrano Road, Lake Forest. From I-5, take the Lake Forest Drive exit. Head northeast...
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Linden H. Chandler Preserve
Woodlands in the Linden Chandler Preserve Linden H. Chandler Preserve Location: Palos Verdes Peninsula. From Los Angeles and points north, take I-110 south to Pacific Coast Highway. Turn right and...
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Harriet Wieder Park
Wetlands in Harriet Wieder Park Harriet Wieder Park Location: 19521 Seapoint Ave, Huntington Beach. From the traffic circle in Long Beach, take Pacific Coast Highway south for 10.2 miles. Turn left...
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Vista Del Norte Trail
View from the Vista Del Norte Trail Ascending the Vista Del Norte Trail Vista Del Norte Trail Location: Rolling Hills Estates, on the corner of Indian Peak Road and Norris Center Drive. From I-405,...
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Elfin Forest Nature Trail
On the Elfin Forest Trail Elfin Forest Nature Trail Location: Lower San Antonio Fire Station, 3000 N. Mountain Ave, Upland. From I-210, take the Mountain Ave. exit and head north for 4 miles....
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West Coyote Hills Tree Park (Fullerton)
View from the top of the Coyote Hills Tree Park On the trail in the tree park West Coyote Hills Tree Park (Fullerton) Location: Coyote Hills Drive and Vintage Way, Fullerton. From the 91 Freeway,...
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Stetson Ranch Park/Saddletree Trailhead
View of the San Fernando Valley from the Saddletree Trail View of the San Gabriels from the Saddletree Trail Stetson Ranch Park/Saddletree Trailhead Location: Sylmar. From I-5, take I-210 east to...
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Sand Dune Park (Manhattan Beach)
Looking up from the bottom of the dune Heading back down the stairs into the park Sand Dune Park (Manhattan Beach) Location: 33rd St. and Bell Avenue, Manhattan Beach. From the 405 Freeway, take the...
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Thompson Creek Trail (Claremont)
Deer on the hill across from the Thompson Creek Trail Foliage and mountains, Thompson Creek Trail Thompson Creek Trail (Claremont) Location: Claremont. From I-210, take the Towne Ave. exit and head...
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Mason Regional Park
Open space in Mason Regional Park Shade trees in Mason Regional Park Mason Regional Park Location: Irvine. Free parking is available on the corner of Rosa Drew Drive and Tamarack Way. From I-405,...
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Camarillo Grove Community Park
Geology in Camarillo Grove Park Prickly pear in Camarillo Grove Park Camarillo Grove Community Park Location: Camarillo. From Highway 101, take the the Camarillo Springs Road exit. Head east (turn...
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Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
Franklin Creek, Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park Location: Carpinteria, on the corner of Ash Avenue and Sandyland Road. From Ventura/L.A., take Highway 101 to the...
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Tarantula Hill (Thousand Oaks)
Looking northeast from Tarantula Hill Tarantula Hill (Thousand Oaks) Location: Thousand Oaks. From Highway 101, take the Lynn Road exit. Head north (turn left if you’re coming from the west; right...
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Guajome Regional Park
Guajome Lake Sunset, Guajome Regional Park Guajome Regional Park Location: Oceanside. From I-5, take Highway 76 east for 7.2 miles. Turn right into the park and turn right into the day use area....
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Hosp Grove Park
Trail through the eucalyptus trees in Hosp Grove Hosp Grove Park Location: Carlsbad, near the intersection of I-5 and Highway 78, San Diego County. From I-5, take the Las Flores Drive exit. Turn...
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Dominguez Gap Wetlands (Long Beach)
Wetlands in the south end of the park California Golden Poppies, Dominguez Gap Wetlands Dominguez Gap Wetlands (Long Beach) Location: Del Mar Avenue and Virginia Vista Court, Bixby Knolls neighborhood...
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