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

Plenty to discover in this short and sweet trail. Our group tends to start away from the main entrance 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. read more

Lovely park with nice trails for running, biking, or hiking and is dog friendly! There are two parking lots with a restroom and water fountain before hitting the trails (there aren't any along the trails). There are some shady parts of the trail but its mostly exposed so don't forget to pack water if visiting on a warm day. A read more

Beautiful place for a hike. Lovely views. I would say level would be easy. Not so many people so peaceful time was had. read more

Aliso Canyon Park - Hiking Near Me - Granada Hills, California

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This trail is always a nice little break from the hustle and bustle of the city. It sorts of takes you to someplace secluded even though the busy city streets is just outside the entrance. There's a decent size parking lot once you go inside the little park. A little equestrian area if you have a horse. The trail is pretty easy, some parts are a slight uphill but very moderate. The trails itself is right in the middle of two hills that has house above. Most of the time you done even notice them as it's covered by tress at a lot of the area. It's pretty wide so perfect for groups hike. Also you see loads of people with their dogs. Even with people hiking, it's pretty quiet. It's a main trail but does split up at a few section. Overall, not quite sure how long it is but it's worth trying out. Depending on season, there could be water along the creek. read more

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Aliso Canyon Park is mostly undeveloped open space with roughly 3.5-mile out-and-back trail with an elevation of 374 ft near Granada Hills, California. It's trail splits into two section: the (L) side of the trail has a short steep incline which leads to Eddleston Park and residential area; the (R) side of the trail is the main trail and an easy route with mostly flat trailhead. I did both trails which took me approximately 1 h 50 min to complete. The park has some rugged horse trails, hiking & biking paths. Dogs are permitted. Furthermore, the main trail has plenty of oak trees and a water creek which gave the trail a cool breeze. In my hiking experience, this was the easiest hike I have ever done in LA County. Parking lot is free with a public loo. Overall, it's a very easy trail and I recommend this for novice hikers. read more

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It is pretty amazing to know there is a place like this hidden in plain sight. Over the weekends my sister and I go on a hike early morning. I've been trying to find new trails near her area to explore and make things easier for her. Aliso Canyon popped up and was pretty surprised to know how local it is and what it has to offer. From Rinaldi you don't see much. The street level is pretty high and the driveway steeps down pretty low. There are a good amount of marked parking spots and plenty of makeshift spots in the rocky area. I do see the parking situation to become a pain throughout the day. New to both of us, I did some research about the trail. I understood there are many forks in the road, a creek you will be crossing several times, and some parts are no longer shaded. All of those items checked off as we proceeded along the trail. I loved the beginning of the trail as the canyon made you really feel away without traveling too far. The early morning hid the rising sun and kept the temperature cool for most of the trail. There is an area where you go through some large trees, giving the feeling of being in a forest. When we hit our first fork in the road we decided to wing it. We made the wrong choice and ended up in someone's backyard. We quickly noticed the No Trespassing signs everywhere and had to go back. Continuing along the trail we started to notice two poles. I think there are the indicators on which way to go if you wanted to continue on the trail. The wrong path will lead you back to street level. (pretty cool if that was your exit) When we approached the section to cross the creek, there wasn't a well maintained path to cross. Some instances you would need to climb down a couple feet. Which is not a problem but while walking the dog, it was a challenge. We finally arrived towards the end. Admired the canyon from above and looked at what was supposed to be a bridge that connected Porter Ranch and Granada Hills. Heading back we got took the wrong section in the fork in the road, then finally made it back to the car. Which was supposed to be a 3mile hike, turned out to be a little over 4 miles. (darn those wrong fork choices!) Either way, it was nice to see there is something like Aliso canyon in the local area. I may come back but definitely not a choice for my sister and I to hike on our weekend hikes. Parking: medium sized lot with marked parking spots and a loose gravel area for additional parking. VERDICT: One and done read more

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First time hiking and it offered clean trails, some wild life, a babbling creek and our activity did not encroach upon the activity of others. Restrooms were tidy as well. Signage for various trail could have directional markings though. We ended up at a few dead-ends. Thw benches at the parking entrance were a nice way to relax at the completing of the hike. read more

Aliso Canyon Park - Hiking Near Me - Granada Hills, California

A great park for a nice walk/run/hike/mtn bike ride. Had a nice walk/run on this pretty trail in a nice day.

What a cute little trail! It's a super easy loop that a has a nice creek running through it all to break up the landscape. Not much elevation unless you take the left vs the right when you hit the initial fork. Going to the right will let you near the water. It's a mix of both shade and sun. You do have to hop over the creek so if you're not nimble or there's been rain recently, it might get w little wet. There are rocks but not many so watch your step or double back. Crowd: went on a Saturday around 10:30am. Not too crowded once you get into the trail but I'd say moderate for sure. You'll see plenty of cute dogs! Parking: Plenty of parking! No off roading for you! I'd definitely come back if I was in the area. read more

Aliso Canyon Park - Hiking Near Me - Granada Hills, California

It is an easy senior friendly trail. The entrance is on Rinaldi near Zelzah. It is pretty steep. There is plenty of parking as well. You are faced with two choices upon entrance. The trail on the right is the less traveled. Narrow and overgrown but very short. It leads you to a shady old tree with a swing and the creek. The trail on the left is the main trail. First you take the bridge over the stream and there you are. It is about a mile to and back. The stream is beautiful and peaceful this time of year. We saw a couple of rabbits, squirrels and heard lots of unknown sounds from the bushes. Cons: There seems to be a general consensus among dog walkers here not to pick up after their dogs! Watch your step carefully because I had never seen so much animal poop in one place! All over the area! read more

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This beautiful trail is worth the trip. To see the beautiful creek and trees you do have to walk pretty far into it but it is worth it. Very peaceful and lots of wildlife. Just watch out for the horse droppings! read more

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This is a great nature spot in the middle of the San Fernando Valley. This park is huge, with a lot of trails that branch off. Overall the park is very clean, but watch out for the Horse poop! This is also an equestrian park. Dogs are allowed, but must remain on leash. read more

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A new decent trail for me. It is great for young kids as there aren't any inclines or deterrents except maybe for crossing the stream. I did the loop trail which is just under 3 miles. Again, very easy and a very quiet trail since it is between neighborhoods. There's a stream going through the trail, but there are stepping stones to get you to the other side so you won't get wet. There's plenty of paved parking in the front of the trail with bathrooms as well. read more

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Up through the rows of McMansions, Aliso Canyon Park wends its way along Aliso Creek, a stream lined with oak trees and maybe alder trees? (Aliso means alder in Spanish.) The Gabrielino/Chumash may have used this area to process acorns, as fragments of mortars and manos have been found nearby. It's become a handy hiking destination for Valley residents. In case Aliso Canyon sounds familiar, you may recall the nearby gas leak that scared Valley dwellers in 2015, and with good reason. I am assuming it's been resolved; I didn't detect any odor of gas but then again, gas is supposedly odorless in its natural state. I do know that the Gas Co. got a slap on the wrist for its inaction. Some things never change, apparently. The winds are something else over here near Porter Ranch and Granada Hills; as I climbed up the trail, I could barely keep my sunglasses on my head. I'd recommend a jacket with a hood and look out for falling branches. Although the trails are zoned for equestrian users, and there's an equestrian arena and designated parking space, I didn't see any horses during my visit. Free parking in the lot. Nice addition to the hiking rotation but I wouldn't go out of your way to visit. Free admission. read more

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The park area of Aliso Canyon is more of a "relax & hangout" kind of park. There's a couple of picnic benches to sit at, and equestrian area to bring your horses, and a 1.5 mile hiking trail. The hiking trail is more of a nature walk similar to Limekiln canyon (which is 2 miles west on Rinaldi just past Tampa) around 1/4 of a mile on the trail there's a fork, the left side going another 1/4 of a mile before it ends near the back end of some of the homes in the area. The right side of the fork confines and 1.25 miles were the canyon connects up to Sesnon Blvd. To make a little more of an adventure out of this trail you go west up the canyon to Sesnon, you'll be near Reseda Blvd which will only be about half a mile away from Tampa & the end of Limekiln trail/canyon (Limekiln is 1.75 miles back down which will lead you to Rinaldi & Tampa). If you go East up the end of the canyon that part of Sesnon Blvd will lead about a 1.5 miles to O'Melveny Park. Either way the park has a cool easy for all levels hiking trail that can be an out & back route, or connect through a few pavement streets to a few other trails/parks. read more

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What an amazing way to end 2020! It was a clear crisp and windy day in Granada Hills which was invigorating and pushed me to wander around the canyon. It was not crowded and easy to maintain a 6 ft distance and respectfully cover my face before I came near another hiker. The beginning of my hike was the most challenging to get down the steep hill without taking a fall. Lol. Just kidding but from where I began my trail I do recommend others to take it slow. It is steep in areas. The sky was just beautiful and I managed to get in a good workout before the sun started to slip away. This is a wonderful trail for small groups as well as loners like myself. I saw a lot of dogs being walked and a lot of horse manure. So, keep your eyes open. No horseback riders today, but I have seen many in the past. In the Spring and Summer the streams flow with water and I believe you can swing from a tree branch a long the trail. Even in the winter I would definitely wear a hat and sunscreen. Layer up in the winter because the temperature dips around 3 pm and this trail is mainly below the surrounding hills. It will get cold. One of my favorite trails in the Valley. Good for beginners and up. Lots of street parking. I would park on Reseda half way up the hill from Rinaldi and enter from there. Enjoy! read more

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First time here! Ever since the covid madness began I have been doing a lot more hiking/walking/jogging/exploring new trails.... and this particular trail/hike was recommended by a fellow yelper . I live fairly close to here so it was great to know I have a new nearby trail to explore! The gate is open, but the entrance can be easily missed and is downhill, so slow down when you're getting close! There are equestrian services, so there are two parking lot entrances. One is specifically for trailers w/horses... There's a short bridge that will lead to a main trail but it does veer off to other trails...I even found a random swing off the beaten path and swung for a bit (lol) then got back to one of the main trails! Trails aren't really marked w/signage but there's no way to really get lost! Trails are dirt, none that I saw are paved but I still ran for a portion of the trail o hype way back! I saw so many beautiful butterflies and pretty flora! Definitely recommend if you're in the area! Happy hiking! read more

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Nice park. Kinda small and short trail but still good! Not too many people which is nice. Sufficient parking available. Porta pottys available! read more

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A cute short easy hike. We went early in the morning, and the sunrise was spectacular. The path is easy to navigate. There is a small incline, otherwise a really nice trail to walk. read more

Aliso Canyon Park - Hiking Near Me - Granada Hills, California

My first one here and I really enjoyed it. Not quite sure how long the entire thing is but there are 2 paths. Parking is ample and it's a fairly easy hike note if a nature walk. Many people take their pets so be careful of not just dog poop but horse manure. It's quite a relaxing hike and the day I went it was perfectly cool with clouds. I went about 1 pm in a Sunday and there were not that many people so at times you'll fond yourself bu yourself. Many trees, Rick formations and the cutest fairy tree upon entering. I enjoyed blue Jay sightings as well as hummingbirds. I'll definitely be back. They have picnic tables bu the Parking read more

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I ride my horse here every weekend and I love taking my little dog for walks here. Everyone is usually very friendly

First trail I had hiked when I picked up hiking during the pandemic. Easy trek, it offers a great shade and view. It is nice to come here on a weekday. Less people. read more

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Easy trail however don't do it right now (during the heat wave). I figured since it was easy, it'd be okay. It was rough. I stopped at every tree (there are a handful but still not enough). The beginning of the trail has way more shade but it gets less and less. The end of the trail has a bit of a climb. It's short and easy but in 100 degree heat? Brutal. I had to sit down under a bush for a while and decide if I wanted to head back or call an Uber to the parking lot. I ended up going back as it was all entirely downhill. I took a lot of tree breaks. I wouldn't recommend it right now. Stay safe, please. The trail was a bit bland -- there wasn't much to see. A lot of pretty sunflowers which was nice. There is a creek that runs alongside the trail but it was entirely dry. One bonus was a pair of ropes (early on) so you can swing over the creek. I thought that was neat. Also, the trail is not marked at all. There are various paths and offshoots. Luckily, you have cell phone service here and can check the map (I use AllTrails). Being disoriented without much shade in 100 degree heat is scary. Fairly large parking lot. Not sure how crowded it tends to get since it was so hot. Only saw two other hikers but there were a few people sitting in their cars in the parking lot (upon my arrival and departure). Not sure why. Made me a bit uncomfortable. read more

Careful when approaching bexsuse the sign is not too huge and can be easily missed if your driving too fast in this busy street. The entrance has a large downhill decline. There's two areas for parking, they have benches and shade off to the side where people were eating and ya I got lunch. Unfortunately during this the the restrooms are locked I recommend going before. There's two different parts to the trails, I decided to take the more scenic shaded view. It is so beautiful. Lots of shade everywhere, a stream, there's even a swing someone tied to a tree which i thought was awesome, and yess I totally went on. If your looking for a scenic walk in the park this is it. There's nothing difficult or major about this trail. It's calm and peaceful, not too many people walking by. It's great for small children and families. read more

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Love this park!! I came here for the first time recently and it's a very simple, yet scenic trail. It's nestled between two mountains so there is no wind, just keep that in mind because it may be hotter than usual. There is a main path that is unobstructed, but there is a stream of water that passes through parts of the trail (only if you go off the main route.) Overall it's a nice, clean, quiet place to get away into nature read more

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This is a really nice park to take in a hike or lunch. Lots of pretty scenery, quite and plenty of place for photo ops. The trail itself isn't too hard, but it gets the cardio going enough for a good workout. My only negative about this place is there isn't many public restrooms if you need it. read more

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I like Aliso Canyon Park because it's very close but you feel like you are far away from civilization read more

Aliso Canyon Park - Hiking Near Me - Granada Hills, California

Residents living near Aliso Canyon Park have it good. This undeveloped city park, which divides Porter Ranch and Granada Hills, has a 1.7 mile multi-use trail running from Rinaldi St to Sesnon Blvd. You'll find the trailhead (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/l9tcdaNZyLjusYci1QYDWA?select=lO8w7_M6p5vFPsNAOY4G3A#1SFvHht7InYvSXOr8FLoRw) on Rinaldi, halfway between Chimineas Ave and N Hesperia Ave. The trail connects to several neighborhoods on both sides of the canyon (lucky people, having this place practically in their backyards). Some side trails (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/l9tcdaNZyLjusYci1QYDWA?select=1SFvHht7InYvSXOr8FLoRw#bNH0qX7WvupGwFHvtgeP-g) lead up the side of the hill to private roads. The main trail has some flat segments, some light inclines (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/l9tcdaNZyLjusYci1QYDWA?select=lO8w7_M6p5vFPsNAOY4G3A#AETcEty7mQvxImLHWSVYIA), and a sudden 100 foot ascent at the Sesnon end (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/l9tcdaNZyLjusYci1QYDWA?select=lO8w7_M6p5vFPsNAOY4G3A#-qg2f9JDIIC1pgRpFiIqrg). The southern part of the trail runs through some trees (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/l9tcdaNZyLjusYci1QYDWA?select=lO8w7_M6p5vFPsNAOY4G3A#dVz2KY5nRxlIg2pT13TG4w), but there is no shade past that going north. About halfway along the trail is a tunnel that leads to nowhere (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/l9tcdaNZyLjusYci1QYDWA?select=lO8w7_M6p5vFPsNAOY4G3A#9wMSE0zwtasWTff0AZ6dxA), but there's some interesting, slightly more cultured graffiti (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/l9tcdaNZyLjusYci1QYDWA?select=lO8w7_M6p5vFPsNAOY4G3A#jMZw3k6LnFiLCaA5FrONAw) at the end of this tunnel. A small stream intersects the main trail in a few places, but during the dry season, the stream is all dried up too. There's also no drinking water anywhere in the park. A small recreation area (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/l9tcdaNZyLjusYci1QYDWA?select=lO8w7_M6p5vFPsNAOY4G3A#lO8w7_M6p5vFPsNAOY4G3A) with a parking lot is being constructed at the park's entrance off Rinaldi St. No word as to when construction will be completed, but I did hop a chain-link fence to take some pictures of the trees and walkways being put in (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/l9tcdaNZyLjusYci1QYDWA?select=lO8w7_M6p5vFPsNAOY4G3A#8s-QAtRhnESiZ2_hbvdHtw). In my defense, I went through a portion of the fence that was already knocked over! read more

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Best part of my three day weekend was coming to Aliso Canyon Park. This park/hiking trail is horse, dog, kid and family friendly. Feel free to park on Rinaldi or if you are able find a parking spot once you enter the park and drive down. Please follow the white arrows and drive in a circle until you get to the parking spots. I was lucky and found a parking spot close to where the trail begins and right next to the equestrian arena. This park has two different trails you can start at but eventually these trails connect. Being my first time here I proceeded in the direction of where I saw most people begin the trail which resulted to be the trail right next to the equestrian arena. To the left of this trail is another trail as well and like I mentioned it eventually connects. The trail is easy and great for all ages. I saw one horse on the trail and and a lot of people with familia and their dogs. The trail has plenty of shady parts and a creek running. The creek is pretty dry right now but It is still relaxing and enjoyable. I found a tunnel with graffiti art. It was cool to see. Once your in about 1.5 miles in you will hit a little incline this is how far I made it today. I highly recommend this trail for anyone looking to get some peace and quiet. I really enjoyed the greenery and flowers as well as the blue jays chirping and flying by. I also encountered a guy on a mountain bike that almost ran me over, lol! Overall, I left this trail feeling relaxed and at peace but most importantly thankful that I came. read more

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Nice park. I come flu my fpv drone occasionally. Also a good place to photograph a car (that you're listing to sell) lots of parking. Have seen multiple rattlesnakes in the summer read more

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This is a local trail for us so the main attraction is convenience. Besides that - fairly easy trail with some variation in elevation. Pretty early on in the trail you will have the option to go right or left. If you go right and cross over the creek you enter a very shaded area for a while before going into open trail without trees. Trail winds around and there are multiple options. If you go left you go up a steady incline and the trail has occasional shaded spots. We went both ways and it was quite nice. There is even a swing along the trail . Now for the only major down side- there is a lot of animal poop along the trail both from dogs and large dumps from horses. People need to be more considerate and clean up after their animals. read more

I came here a couple of weeks ago on a day that is was 93 degrees. There are parts of the path that is not shaded and that was very hot but where it was shaded with lots of trees, it was very nice. Very easy trail with a place that there would be a creek (but drought now) and we passed a cute swing hanging from a tree. There aren't any garbage cans on the trails that I saw which is not helpful when you have dogs with you (a dog water bowl would have been nice too). There is a parking lot but I can imagine that if you come during a busy time, you might not find a spot because there aren't too many. read more

Aliso Canyon Park - Hiking Near Me - Granada Hills, California

I love hiking here! It's a small, quick hike but it's still nice. There's a tiny creek and a hidden rope swing (broke my tailbone falling from that ish so be careful!) There's plenty of parking. People bring their horses. There is a shaded picnic area. It's clean. And surrounded by houses. read more

Always a fan of this park however, today was the first time I discovered the real trail below. I normally walk the top layer to the end but decided to go lower and found the never ending trail. Didn't finish today cos I didn't prep enough BUT I also want to mention that there may be bears in the area. Found a bear footprint in which scared me a bit. read more

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Beautiful and peaceful are the only adjectives I can think of. It's a piece of heaven in the middle of chaos. Loved discovering this gem and I'll be coming back. It's so beautiful this time of year after all the rain. There is a river stream as well. read more

Aliso Canyon Park - Hiking Near Me - Granada Hills, California

It's a good walk not to complicated, you can go on the trail or walk your own way. That's why we did. It has a little creek Long the trail read more

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Easy hike. Would recommend if you're just looking for a nice stroll. I saw some wildlife too.

As you enter the park, you'd sense dryness in the area. Dog poop are everywhere. Added to this product of undisciplined park goers are some grafittis. A clear sign of weak management. Trails are confusing leading to nowhere. Not much to look forward after a long hike! read more

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I always enjoy a good hike and great trails are the key to success. This is a great trail for a bike ride or a beginner if your just getting into hikes. Shade is plentiful as there are trees that will keep the sun from hitting you as much. From a bike ride perspective, you can literally fly on this trail as it does not have many steep points or rocks that will hinder your path. From a hiking perspective, you can either run, or hike this trail depending on what kind of workout your looking to get. The scenery will keep you coming back, as there is plenty to enjoy. read more