Colby Canyon Trail is mostly a gateway trail for hikers looking to reach Strawberry or Josephine…read morePeak. It's a really enjoyable little canyon trail located just north of super crowded Switzer Falls trailhead off the Angeles Crest Highway. There are multiple creek crossings, rock scrambling and multiple waterfalls of all sizes. Just follow the creek up the canyon to see them all. Be prepared to get your shoes wet if you visit during the rainy season. Colby Canyon trail is 2.0 miles long from the Angeles Crest Highway to Josephine Saddle.

Good trial, pretty challenging 5 miles round trip to the peak and back, great water falls in the…read morewinter after a storm. Lots of baby frogs in late summer. A great place to watch wildlife and plants. Don't forget to bring lots of water and don't leave valuables In the car! Some one tried to break into my car once up here.

Little Tujunga Canyon is a wonderful place to hike or just relax. Part of the Angeles National…read moreForest, make sure that you have an Adventure Pass before parking. Also make sure you check the weather forecast as this area is prone to flash flooding.

One of the filthiest parks i have seen EVER. trash everyone. People just do not care here. I can…read moretell people just dump their car trash out the window and on the trails. Shotgun shells everywhere bullet holes on any metal you see just about. Jesus What the hell is going on here. I walked and rode my bike for 13 miles and this trash and bullet holes was consistent everywhere. I was not happy.

This park offers a plethora of hiking trails, picnic tables in an oak grove, and a large parking…read morelot. There is a $5 parking fee requested; but it seems like most folks, including me, park on the street for free and hike up to the trailhead. This will add about a mile to your workout (round-trip), but that's good, right? I completed the loop trail this time (trail map here https://trails.lacounty.gov/Trail/1833/wilson-canyon-loop-trail ) and really enjoyed it. There is a pretty significant altitude gain, so be prepared. The trail had definitely been affected by recent rains, with a lot of ruts in the road, but nothing impassable. You'll start out in chaparral, then go up through an oak/sycamore grove near an intermittent stream, and than descend on the north side back to the trailhead. There's also a year-round stream to the north of the hiking area; not sure if it's technically part of the park but it's worth seeking out. Hiking boots with good tread, hiking poles, and water are recommended. Hat, sunscreen and shades on sunny days. And don't forget snacks and a charged phone. Highly recommended.

Your mindset is what separates you from the rest. Let's begin this new trail adventure…read more WILSON CANYON PARK is a 2.8-mile loop trail at Sylmar, California. This trail is quite popular for horseback riding, hiking, and birding. It has an elevation gain of 705 ft.; trails were well maintained, however, there were sections of the Saddle Ranch trailhead that you go through a very narrow trench-just past the water dam structure- which doesn't look like a trail but it is part of the trailhead. You start with a very sandy trail and progresses to a rocky and then smoothed out as you ever to higher elevation. This trail has rich in flora and fauna, wild animals and insects. I saw a juvenile snake (not sure if it's a Sierra Garter snake) as I descend back. YIKES! I decided to hit the Pig Ranch trail as well. Both trails deemed Easy for experienced hikers. Fellow hikers were cordial and respectful. I even saw a male hiker, wearing plaid shirt and jeans, brought his 4 lil boys on the trail. Great family bonding. Anyways, this was a nice hike with great scenery even on a slightly foggy day. Parking has a $5 honor system as you drive inside the park. Overall, WCT is a good quick hike and I recommend it.

Earthquake Falls located in the Angeles National Forest. It's a drive-to falls and is located near…read moreSanta Clarita, up Sand Canyon Rd, near the Bear Divide off Little Tujunga Canyon Rd. Water tumbles down an earthquake fault line. It's located 7 miles from the epicenter of the 1971 San Fernando Earthquake. The fault line is visible on the cliff face. The waterfall is 70ft tall and has two tiers. It's dry for most of the year so you're going to want to visit it after a good rain.

This waterfall is absolutely gorgeous. And it is only a few minutes from Santa Clarita and the…read morehighway. 14. It is flowing very beautifully right now and is accessible to anyone even someone in a wheelchair. It is so beautiful. Is this really a proof of the loveliness of the creator.

Each visit to this park clears my mind. There is a calmness that always creates a relaxing…read moreexperience. Hiking, walking, meeting veterans and hearing their stories or taking in fresh air and enjoying the scenery, it's a great vibe. Looking forward to planning a picnic here, lots of shaded areas on the ground level. There is sun on the hiking trail areas, several paths to take. Not many play areas or apparatus for children but a great park overall.

Great place to hang out, have a party, or just walk around. Bathrooms are usually clean and stocked…read moreand you can usually find a nice place to sit and relax

The park needs more care and educational signs so people do a better job at removing trash, but…read moreoverall beautiful native habitat in the valley made accessible to the public due to the leadership and advocacy from the local Tribes. Grateful for this and hope that people, animals and wildlife can continue to enjoy this waterway and the native habitat.

Oro Vista Park was recommended to us by a friend and it was spectacular. There is plenty of…read moreparking and it is easy to get to the trail head. You can go up the river or down. We went down the river and were very pleased with the life all over the river. There was plenty of ducks, birds, squirrels and all kinds of little critters. It is at the base of Angles Crest and a very nice hike. We will be going back and doing the hike upstream next time.

This is an excellent third space for walking, running, and biking (with caution)…read more Flat terrain, no shaded areas, but most of all the sense of community from the regulars who trek Hansen Dam. I've been visiting for a year on a weekly basis. One thing to be mindful for are the horse scat droppings that some horse riders apparently are careless to pick after. I've walked during the morning, midday, afternoon, and evening time. I've felt safe during all times of day and even bring my family on weekends.

My friend and I were headed to the Watermelon festival and we took the long way around which gave…read moreus an amazing tour of just how huge this place is. There are so many fields of grass that I believe are used for sports and then a lake that's for fishing it looks really clean and well maintained. The grass that I saw was soft and green with wildflowers, I did not see any foxtails so that's a plus! This would be a great location to bring my dog to walk and play and there's tons of trees providing shade! Looking across the way and seeing the actual Damn is pretty cool, it looks like a very grand structure!

This review is for the Indian Canyon North Via Pacific Crest Trail which was a ~4.5 mile round trip…read morethat took ~2 hours to complete. Trail entrance is across the street from the parking lot. The first ~0.5 miles was a bit overgrown and washed out. In addition, there was one large stream crossing with a lot of water. For this particular stream, it was somewhat ankle deep otherwise you can cross by using the logs and trees. Once you cross the railroad tracks to another part of the PCT, it becomes a steady incline / flat trail for the remaining duration of the hike. Plenty of wildflowers and views throughout the hike. Unfortunately, nothing exciting at the end of the trail. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/DyMKtjR5YZk

A decent trail and hike. No trees just bare hills. Would be pretty in spring but rather lackluster…read morein late summer/fall. No bikes or motorcycles allowed. Parking is easy and there's a restroom at the parking lot. The trail connects to the PCT so you can make it a longer hike if you want.

BEWARE! CAR BREAK-INS! DO NOT leave valuables in the car!!…read moreMy car got broken into today, 31 May 2026 around 12-2pm. After the hike, I noticed the lock on my car door handle fell off and immediately sensed something wrong and checked my bag. They took hundreds of dollars in cash and all of my credit/debit cards. I have to take my car into the auto shop to get fixed as well. I was not aware of this trailhead being notorious for car break-ins. I was actually trying to hike Condor Peak Trailhead but couldn't find it and ended up at Trail Canyon. I had absolutely no cell signal so I couldn't even do a quick Google search on this trailhead. My first time going into a hike blind and I got robbed. I'm guessing the thieves camp out near the parking and scope out their victims. I parked right in front of the start of the trailhead. I will NOT be returning to this hike. Be careful, stay vigilant.

Beautiful trail. Just a heads up to bring proper hiking boots, not just walking shoes with some…read moregrip. It won't be enough. There are nine creek crossings, and since the trail is out and back, that means eighteen crossings where you'll be walking through the water. There's really no way to avoid it. The highlight for me was the scenery. The tall mountains are beautiful, and I spotted some birds and butterflies along the way. Many people bring their dogs too, so if your walk is anything like mine, you'll see a few along the trail. I spent about three hours there in total, including time at the waterfall. The waterfall itself was a nice reward at the end. I'm honestly tempted to give it four stars because there are no bathrooms anywhere from the trailhead to the top. But I won't because I'm not docking points off nature for this. Also note, parking isn't in a designated lot. People just park along both sides of the bi directional road near the trail entrance.

Such a beautiful park and easy trail! I love that it's shaded and that there's a creek that runs…read morethrough it. Restrooms are clean and there's plenty of parking.

Plenty to discover in this short and sweet trail. Our group tends to start away from the main…read moreentrance of the park. Instead, we would turn right onto Sesnon Blvd from Balboa Blvd, then head straight till the road ends. Oddly enough the two halves of Sesnon are separated by a ravine. From this starting point, there is a moderately steep decline heading down to the main trail. After this portion, the trail is a casual nature walk. The terrain consists of well-established stream crossings, clusters of old trees you can climb, eclectic art pieces made by local residents, makeshift swings made out of rope, and even manhole covers from India! Folks we meet along the way would say their hellos while riding their bikes and walking their dogs in the evenings. Every so often there would also be small frogs and worms squirming around. Once you get to the main entrance and parking lot, there are a few restrooms as well as resting/training areas for horses. As an out and back route, the incline back onto Sesnon gets the calf muscles working.