Pretty cool park. They have a snack bar, tables a playground and it's huge…read more For softball tournament players: The fields are pretty deep and empires are very strict but organized. There isn't a bar or any alcohol lol just an FYI. There is a lot of parking and plenty of shade and bleachers. And the dugouts have misters and shade. There's a good amount of places to eat and shops near by as well and it's right by the fwy.

The complex is decent but the fields are not well maintained. The infield is a hard as concrete…read morewith fine power on top that makes the ball bounce completely unpredictable or even dead. The outfield grass is also usually way too long. It is well known in the local community that many people that play in the adult slow pitch league here use illegal bats. I am frankly surprised the city hasn't been sued yet for failing to enforce their own safety standards.

This hike starts at Cloudburst Summit. Please display your adventure pass, keep in mind no…read morerestrooms in this area. There are three trails at the beginning at the parking lot. 1. Left trail up to Winston Peak. 2. Middle trail past the gate. 3. Right trail onto the PCT. At this hike, we planned to do Winston Peak and Winston Ridge. We opted to hike up to Winston Peak first, then complete a loop coming back on the PCT because we wanted to tackle the steep climb first instead at the end of the hike. But you can hike any of the 3 choices and come back on the same trail or choose whatever trail options to return to the parking lot. The hike to Winston Peak is short, the view is nothing special as it's a flat peak with lots of trees obstructing an epic view. But it's still nice and beautiful. As you hike down the other side of the peak, it's steep but manageable. Once you get to the bottom intersection. Far left trail is a straight shot to Winston Ridge. The right trail will also connect to Winston Ridge, but there is a fork on this trail that will take you to Cooper Canyon Campground. So stay left on the fork. And the U turn from the intersection will take you back to the parking lot. I feel that Winston Ridge is worth the hike. A bit of rock scramble but great views all around compare to Winston Peak. From here, enjoy the views, then head back the way you came in. This hike is roughly 4-5 miles round trip. As always pack accordingly to the weather and have fun.

Winston Peak and the surrounding area is one of my favorite areas in the Angeles National Forest…read more It is my go-to place when I want to introduce people to the high country. It snows in the area also during winter and is great for snow play. Winston Peak can be combined with Winston Ridge. Ascend from the saddle south of elevation 6903'. The peak is named for L.C. Winston, a Pasadena banker who died in a blizzard on a hunting trip in the mountains in 1900. He was found on nearby Winston Ridge. The area has a lot of history and a certain creepiness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPLS5OGLkO0 Driving Info: From the intersection of I-210 and Angeles Crest Highway (SR 2), drive north on Angeles Crest Highway 9.5 miles to Angeles Forest Highway. Keep straight. Continue about 4.5 miles to the junction with the Mount Wilson Road at the Red Box Ranger Station. Keep straight. Continue 19 miles to the signed Cloudburst Summit. Park at a locked gate on the left (north). Hiking Info: From the parking area (7018'), hike northwest up the hill following a dirt road. It gains the ridge and continues west. Leave it here and follow the ridge north up to the summit.

Thanks to Los Angeles County's foresight, we have several wildlife sanctuaries within the county…read morefor your enjoyment. Blalock, located in the Antelope Valley, was donated to the County by citizens concerned about maintaining wilderness and the rural atmosphere in the AV. It's one of the easiest sanctuaries to access, located right off a paved road (Valyermo). It's a perfect spot for hiking, wildflower viewing, photography, meditation and reflection. Free admission and free parking.

Amazing hiking! Thanks to the City of Santa Clarita, this property was acquired and preserved for…read morefuture generations. Much of it is currently being restored to natural habitat. The trails seem very well maintained and can include some elevation gain if you choose. Easy access and free parking.

Do it! Worth the views and time and conversions you can have with a loved one on the way up. Not…read morehard on the body.

I was here on Saturday, June 8th. I arrived around 6am, parked in front of Clear Creek Fire…read moreStation, summited at 8am, and back to the car around 930am. It's an easy trail. Easy to follow. There are several parking spots. I do suggest arriving early for a parking spot. There is a restroom across from Clear Creek Fire Station. Vault restroom. There was no sign at the top of Josephine Peak (FYI). Overall, it was a nice and warm hike. Happy Hiking!

If you're looking for views, this isn't really the one I'd recommend as there are many in the area…read morethat offer more to see within a 15mile radius, but this gets points for being an accessible hike even if you're out of shape like I am. It's been a while since I've gone hiking and this was a perfect way to ease back into the hike. The only real elevation gain comes about 0.5 miles before you reach the tower. We came here on Christmas Day and the tower was closed as expected, but you can still enjoy somewhat of a vantage point. See my video for more details on what the view looks like. It's just more of the mountains though, so again not one you'd necessarily be doing for the views. More just an accessible hike to get back into things if you're looking for more than a walk in the area. We stuck to the paved road the entire way (just keep staying right as you head up) given all the reviews on poodle bush and overgrown areas based on other reviews in AllTrails. Roughly about 1.5 hour hike at a leisurely pace with stops here and there like the 5 different restrooms you'll see along the way. This is definitely the place you shouldn't be afraid to have more water on given how many restrooms you'll come across every now and then. The one right next to the tower is very clean with ample toilet paper too! We were parked right on the Charlton Flats area in front of the restroom and make sure to have an adventure pass for parking.

The hike itself is nothing spectacular and before they rebuilt the Fire Lookout I wouldn't have…read moresuggested the hike, BUT... they have a BRAND NEW lookout and it makes a worthwhile visit if in the area already. The tower is literally brand brand new and not open to the public yet for the inside as of 6/27/20, but you can walk around the decking. Advise to come at 6am before crowds arrive so you have the tower to yourself. I'd also add in another close-by peak to make it more worth your time. You can also make this a longer and more aggressive hike if you start from the Silver Moccasin Trailhead. TIP: this area does unfortunately allow a short hunting season of like 2-3 weeks per year, and being surrounded by a bunch of hunters shooting guns while you're hiking through isn't the most comforting feeling.

We needed to get out of the house as a family and do something. With the beaches a complete zoo,…read moreand local canyon hikes equally embarrassing for our species, I decided to drive the wifenkids to this spot. It had been at least 18 years since I've been to Chilao, but it's always interesting to me how your memory kicks in and you just sort of find your way. On the way up, we passed Switzer's and Mt. Wilson-- and there were literally thousands of cars parked. It looked like Dodger Stadium parking lot... Hoards of people wandering around the shoulders, carrying coolers and lawn chairs in a spectacle of idiocy. This place will get shut down again soon, because "Yay People!" Scared me a little, too, because I didn't want to make the relatively longer Angeles Crest drive to find the same density of morons. We pulled in to the second driveway and headed down the narrow roadway to the trailhead. Thankfully, there weren't nearly as many people here... like most hiking, the deeper you go into the wilderness, the fewer people you find. We parked the Jeep and started the moderate climb up towards Horse Flats on this little stretch of the Silver Moccasin trail. The path winds up the side of the mountain through high country chaparral and pine forest. The trail shows signs of erosion and deep rutting from the mountain bike crew, but we actually didn't see anyone two-wheeling today. It's a little late in the season, but at 5,300' elevation, there are still plenty of wildflowers--fuchsia, penstamon, Indian paintbrush, larkspur-- all sorts of pretty. The hike to Horse Flats is not a long one... maybe a mile and a half... but enough for the kids to make our first stop for lunch at a picnic table. After recharging, we went roughly west on the Mt. Hillyer trail for a bit to go check out some rock formations. There were a few small groups of people wearing their crash pads on their backs, used as a safety device for free climbing. It felt good to get back outside for a change. It seems folks can't avoid the call of gathering in large crowds, so we'll see how long it all lasts. It was Memorial Day weekend, after all.

The Upper Chilao campsite can be reached by taking the Angeles Crest Highway deep into the Angeles…read moreNational Forest. There are two entrances to the general Chilao area. Pass the first one and pass the Devil's Canyon Trailhead sign too. You can be sure you will reach Upper Chilao when you pass by the Visitor Information Center which was closed when we came. The area is beautiful. It is pine country and Upper Chilao itself is heavily wooded. From Upper Chilao you take part of the Silver Moccasin Trail up to Horse Flats. The beginning of the trail is really nice. Nicely wooded with pine trees. Even though the hike is uphill all the way to Horse Flats it is not too heavy. It takes less than an hour to get to Horse Flats. The middle part of the way up gets a little deforested. Mostly chaparral but there are always beautiful pine trees around. From the middle part you can begin to see the ravages of the Station Fire if you look towards Los Angeles. It's sad to see all those dead pine trees. The last leg of the trail to Horse Flats is nicely wooded and you begin to get closer and closer to the Mt. Hillyer area where you can see beautiful rock formations scattered throughout the pine forest. There are signs with mileage on them from point A to Point B here. You will know when you get to Horse Flats as well when you hear the horses. Which is one of the defects of the trail - there is horse excrement on the trail but not too much really. There aren't more bugs along the trail because of the horses. Bring bug repellent if you like but in my opinion it's not really necessary since I got no bites and all the bugs do is hover around your head. Repellent won't stop that anywhere. Since we got to Horse Flats in less than an hour we decided to try part of the Mt. Hillyer Trail. This trail is as gorgeous as it gets in the Angeles Crest Forest. There are really nice rock formations along the Mt. Hillyer Trail. A plus to our hike was that we were alone most of the day. On the way back we had to let some mountain bikers go downhill. Other than that complete solitude! I give our hike five stars because it is not too far from Los Angeles and you get scenery comparable to Big Bear and Mt. San Jacinto. The only defect is that there is no stream alongside the trail and there is no waterfall to get to. If you enjoy solitude, mountain views, pine trees and rock formations this is the trail for you!!!!

Los Angeles County set aside several parcels of land in the Antelope Valley to preserve animal and…read moreplant life for future generations. The Phacelia Sanctuary is one of these, named after a gorgeous flowering plant that is abundant on this property. Check the weather before you venture out; extremes of heat and cold are common here. The best time to visit to see the floweres would likely be spring. Free admission and free parking.