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Chatsworth Trails Park
Oaks, sycamores and eucalyptus trees in the canyon, Chatsworth Trails Park Sandstone geology, Chatsworth Trails Park Chatsworth Trails Park Location: Chatsworth. From the San Fernando Valley, take the...
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La Tour (Victoria Beach, Laguna)
La Tour Tide pools adjacent to La Tour La Tour (Victoria Beach, Laguna) Location: Victoria Beach, Laguna. Access to Victoria Beach is via a staircase located between 2703 and 2713 Victoria Drive. From...
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Rattlesnake Trail (Orange)
Heading downhill on the Rattlensake Trail with the San Gabriels and Robber’s Peak in the distance Spring wildflowers, Rattlesnake Trail Rattlesnake Trail (Orange) Location: Orange, at the intersection...
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Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area: Ron’s Trail/Park to Playa Loop
Looking north toward L.A. from the Park to Playa Trail Oaks on the Park to Playa Trail Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area: Ron’s Trail/Park to Playa Loop Location: Near LAX and Ladera Heights, between...
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Talbert Nature Preserve
Wetlands at Talbert Nature Preserve Picnic area at Talbert Nature Preserve Talbert Nature Preserve Location: There are several access points. The hike described below begins at Fairview Park,...
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Central Park (Santa Clarita)
View of the Santa Clarita Valley from the ridge at the south side of Central Park Grasslands in the southern end of Central Park Central Park (Santa Clarita) Location: 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa...
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Lower Arroyo Seco Recreation Area
Colorado Street Bridge Oak on the Lower Arroyo Seco Trail Lower Arroyo Seco Recreation Area Location: There are several possible access points. The hike described here begins at San Pascual Stables,...
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East Shepherd Canyon (San Diego)
Wildflowers in Shepherd Canyon Trail through Shepherd Canyon East Shepherd Canyon (San Diego) Location: Parking is available on the corner of Remora St. and Gabacho Dr. in the residential Tierrasanta...
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Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Seal Sanctuary
Santa Ynez Mountains as seen from Carpinteria Bluffs Seals on the beach Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Seal Sanctuary Location: Carpinteria. From Highway 101, take the Bailard Ave. exit (85)....
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Hahamonga Watershed Park
Trees and wetlands, Hahamonga Watershed Park Oaks on the eastern edge of Hahamonga Watershed Park Hahamonga Watershed Park Location: North Windsor Ave. at Mountain View St., Pasadena. From the 210...
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Batiquitos Lagoon
Eucalyptus trees on the shore of Batiquitos Lagoon Batiquitos Lagoon Location: The main trail head is located at the end of Gabbiano Lane in Carlsbad. From Interstate 5, take the Poinsettia Lane...
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Elings Park
Elings Park Location: Santa Barbara. From Highway 101, take the Las Positas/Highway 225 exit (100) an head south for 1.1 miles. Turn left onto Jerry Harwin Parkway and follow it into the park. There...
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Old Los Angeles Zoo/Fern Canyon (Griffith Park)
Old Los Angeles Zoo/Fern Canyon (Griffith Park) Location: Griffith Park near Los Angeles. From the south, take I-5 to the Los Feliz exit, turn left and cross the freeway and turn right on Crystal...
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Eagle Rock Canyon Trail
Eagle Rock Canyon Trail Location: Eagle Rock, at the Scholl Canyon Road exit (11) on the 134 Freeway. Parking is available on Scholl Canyon Road just north of the freeway, by the entrance to the park....
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Elysian Park: West loop
Elysian Park: West loop Location: This write-up starts from one of several possible trail heads for the route: the intersection of Stadium Way and Elysian Park Drive, near the Grace Simons Lodge. From...
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Whittier Narrows Nature Trails
Whittier Narrows Nature Trails Location: 1000 Durfee Ave., South El Monte. From Los Angeles, take the 60 Freeway to Peck Rd (exit 11). Turn right on Durfee Ave. The park entrance is on the left in 0.3...
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Soka University of America Millennium Trail
Soka University of America Millennium Trail Location: Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo. From Interstate 5, take the Alicia Parkway exit (90). Head southeast on Alicia Parkway for 3.7 miles to...
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Northwest Open Space (San Juan Capistrano)
Northwest Open Space (San Juan Capistrano) Location: 30291 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. From the south, take I-5 to the Junipero Serra exit (83). Turn left and go 0.3 mile to Camino...
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Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park
Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park Location: 6075 Kimball Ave., Chino. From the 71 Expressway, take the Soquel Canyon/Central Ave. exit. Head north on Central Avenue for 0.5 mile, turn right...
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Navajo Canyon (San Diego)
Navajo Canyon (San Diego) Location: Alvarado Canyon Road and Adobe Falls Road, San Diego. From I-8, take exit 9 for Waring Rd. Head north on Waring Rd. and almost immediately, turn right onto Alvarado...
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