MCRA Open Space – Whitney Canyon Park loop from MRCA Open Space

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MCRA Open Space – Whitney Canyon Park loop from MRCA Open Space

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MCRA Open Space – Whitney Canyon Park loop from MRCA Open Space

02:00

18.6km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Angeles National Forest

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597 m

MCRA Open Space

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The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) Open Space includes a network of dirt roads through Elsmere and Whitney Canyons. There roads are also great sunny biking trails, from which …

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1.13 km

Whitney Canyon Park

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Whitney Canyon Park spans 442 acres, offering hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails through oak woodlands and along creeks and small waterfalls. The trails provide awesome views year-round, while the …

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1.14 km

Santa Clara Trail

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The Santa Clara Trail is a really popular path for running, biking, and hiking. It's seen some recent trail maintenance, so a lot of the areas that were facing some …

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MRCA Open Space

Nature Reserve

2.47 km

Santa Clarita Trail

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Nice trail that gives you good views of Tophat Peak, Whitney Canyon and onto Santa Clarita.

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7.94 km

Los Pinetos Trail

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The Los Pinetos Trail climbs steadily from bottom to top and offers open views, shaded forests, and challenging terrain. Lots of mountain bikers and runners use the trail, so you'll …

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10.8 km

Placerita Canyon Trail

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Placerita is characterized by its east-west running canyon, shaded by oak groves. This trail follows alongside the canyon on a well-maintained dirt path, offering a consistent elevation change throughout.

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