1.8 hr
Overview
Starting in the suburbs, you climb through grassland to the rounded peak of Mission Point, with 270-degree views of the city and nearby hills. The trail is straightforward fire road except for a short segment that has been blocked off for security of the adjacent gas field; there is a singletrack with switchbacks to the right that replaces it. There is little shade, so this is best as a winter, spring, or night hike. It makes an excellent night hike, especially under a full moon. Most will hike this to Mission Point, but the trail continues onto the junction with Sunshine Canyon Motorway.
Trail Stats
4.4 km
370 m
829 m
459 m
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Photos
Mission Point - DeCampos Trail Trailhead
Mission Point - DeCampos Trail Trailhead
Deer. (Another is hidden.)
Deer. (Another is hidden.)
Sunflower?
Sunflower?
Sunflowers
Sunflowers
Rabbit
Rabbit
Bench at Three Trees: "Leave it better than you found it " - Baden-Powell / Troop 400 / Granada Hills
Bench at Three Trees: "Leave it better than you found it " - Baden-Powell / Troop 400 / Granada Hills
The top is in sight
The top is in sight
360 degree picture from top of monument
360 degree picture from top of monument
Concrete pond just off the trail. They're very hard to see here, and hard to see in person, but there are fish.
Concrete pond just off the trail. They're very hard to see here, and hard to see in person, but there are fish.
Monument at the top: "Dedicated to our / friend and colleague / who loved mountain climbing / and cherished Mission Peak / MARIO A DE CAMPOS MD / 5-26-24 2-17-84 / Share this peaceful retreat / and enjoy the beauty / Mario's friends / 5-26-84
Monument at the top: "Dedicated to our / friend and colleague / who loved mountain climbing / and cherished Mission Peak / MARIO A DE CAMPOS MD / 5-26-24 2-17-84 / Share this peaceful retreat / and enjoy the beauty / Mario's friends / 5-26-84
View to the southeast - Van Norman Reservoir in the middle distance; Verdugo Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains, and Burbank in the distance
View to the southeast - Van Norman Reservoir in the middle distance; Verdugo Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains, and Burbank in the distance
"The Three Trees" - almost at the top. (But there are four.)
"The Three Trees" - almost at the top. (But there are four.)
The San Fernando Valley
The San Fernando Valley
Moonrise
Moonrise
Monument and city views from the top
Monument and city views from the top
On the top, under a full moon
On the top, under a full moon