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TAKE A HIKE! WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
There’s something about this time of year that beckons us to be outdoors. The weather is just warm enough to encourage a little bit of sunshine on our faces, but not too hot to discourage little longer stays under the sun. This month, why not get outside by taking a hike at one of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation’s 52 hiking and equestrian trails? As part of the Play for Life! Public Information Campaign, we encourage you to put on your hiking boots and discover something along the way.
Experience the wondrous beauty and peaceful scenery along our natural trails that continue to bring hikers and equestrians back year after year!
Our trails offer something for everyone with paths designed for leisurely family walks, and more challenging paths for the more health conscious hikers and riders. For those who want to learn more about California’s treasure of natural areas can indulge in the diverse landscapes throughout our trails that make California so unique.
For equestrians, the County of Los Angeles offers a variety of trails that are an inexpensive alternative to private trails with low to no cost for riders. Our new Hasley Equestrian Center in Valencia California permanently preserves more than 60 acres along Hasley Creek as open space and the new equestrian center for public use.
Some of the County’s trails are legendary with locations used for numerous movies and television series such as the 1935 film,“Werewolf of London” and the original “Star Trek” television series, both shot at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center in Agua Dulce, CA. A visit to William S. Hart Regional Park and take a hike up to the museum to learn more about the popular cowboy film star, William S. Hart who donated his home and ranch for the public to enjoy.
Other trails offer historic sites such as Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center with the State historic landmark "Oak of the Golden Dream" -- the location of California's first gold discovery in 1842. Castaic Lake State Recreation Area offers a hike along two beautiful lakes among boaters and swimmers.
Take a Hike! today!
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