Santa Clara Truck Trail "The Beast"

Overview

Want to ride Viper or Los Pinetos but don't want to climb up either of them? Then this is the trail for you. Although not really a trail, this fire road climbs high above the Santa Clarita Valley. Start from the Newhall Park and Ride and begin climbing the dirt road just on the west side of the parking lot. About 2 miles up you'll come to a gate, take the bypass to the right and continue climbing. <br><br>After 3.7 miles the turn off for Viper is on your left, continue for another 0.4 miles and veer left for Los Pinetos when you reach Wilson Creek Saddle. At Wilson Creek Saddle there are some bathrooms and picnic tables if you need a break.<br><br>Since this is mostly a climb all the hikers aren't a problem and there's plenty of room for everyone.

Trail Stats

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Elsmere Canyon Open Space

Elsmere Canyon Open Space

Elsmere Canyon Trail.

Elsmere Canyon Trail.

Wilson Canyon Saddle, to the right is Los Pinetos, around the corner is Santa Clara Truck Trail.

Wilson Canyon Saddle, to the right is Los Pinetos, around the corner is Santa Clara Truck Trail.

Elsmere Canyon Open Space - Santa Clara Truck Trail "The Beast"

Elsmere Canyon Open Space - Santa Clara Truck Trail "The Beast"

Easy dh thru the fire road for a 1/4 of mile.

Easy dh thru the fire road for a 1/4 of mile.

Elsmere Canyon Open Space

Elsmere Canyon Open Space

Beginning of Viper

Beginning of Viper

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