Trails Update

Summer is here and hopefully it will bring more time to be out enjoying the local trails. The long awaited Loop Trail completion is near. Construction on the section between Descanso Drive and Verdugo Drive is scheduled to begin in late Summer. Since the Los Angeles County Riding and Hiking Trails Crew cleared the entire loop of trails around the City, many more riders and hikers have been out enjoying this interesting and exciting route. The trails that make up the Loop Trail include, the Flint Canyon Trail, the Gould Canyon Trail, the Cross Town Trail, the Indiana Avenue Freeway Overpass Crossing and the Descanso Trail. It has been reported that it is possible to complete the Loop Trail riding a well conditioned horse in less than four hours. For hikers, in good condition, the Loop takes approximately five hours. All the guidelines for trail hiking and riding apply to the Loop Trail. Please bring adequate water and when traveling on the more remote trails, its a good idea to have a trail buddy.

We will let you know when the dedication of the last section is scheduled. All are welcome to attend.

The Cherry Canyon entrance is scheduled for an "upgrade." The parking area and the beginning of the Owl Trail will be regraded in an attempt to prevent water damage. The City of La Canada Flintridge is planning to repair those trail segments in Cherry Canyon that have sustained water damage from years of heavy rains.

Over 150 horses participated in Supervisor Michael Antonovich's Trail Duster's Ride on May 16th on the La Canada Flintridge trails system. Horses and riders were treated to great trails, a beautiful day and a delicious barbeque. We can't wait for the Supervisor to bring his ride back to our community again!

Thank You's

Throughout the year, LA County, LCF City Public Works and local service groups help us keep the trails open and beautiful.

The Trails Council thanks Southern California Edison for awarding us a grant of $5,000 which helps to fund the 2010 improvements to our trail system.

We especially want to thank the Boy Scout Troops who help us with trash clean up, trail repair and maintenance. We appreciate those boys who choose the trails for their Eagle Scout Projects and the leaders who support them. And thanks to you, the trail users, who pick up empty plastic water bottles and dispose of them, the dog walkers who clean up after their dogs, runners, cyclists, families and equestrians who are out on the trails, enjoying nature right here in our own backyard.

Please give us your feedback. Go to the contact page of this website and let us know of problems, suggestions or just to tell us about a trail experience. We want to hear from you! Have a long and safe summer.

Happy Trails!

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