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Welcome to the Community Hiking Club website!

The Community Hiking Club is based in Santa Clarita, California. We organize hikes and educate the public regarding the various wilderness lands of Southern California. All ages are welcome to join us. Our hikes are typically easy to moderate, with some more challenging treks.

Please look around our website. Editor-in-Chief, Dianne Erskine Hellrigel, has spent many hours compiling information about wilderness area trails and wildlife.

We continue to grow and look forward to you joining us for a wonderful outing!

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Hiking Schedule

July 4-Elsmere Cyn-This is a short and easy 5 Mile loop w/ 500 ft gain. You will still have plenty of energy for your evening parties after this one! Meet at the MRCA green gate at the end of the Park and Ride located at

Newhall Avenue

and Hwy 14. at 7:00 AM for a 7:15 departure. Bring lots of water and a snack. We’ll be done before lunch.

July 11-Nordic Altitude Hike in Condor Habitat-5 miles RT with 1100 ft gain at 8,600 altitude. Meet at Towsley Cyn outside the gate at 7:00 for a 7:15 departure. We will also spend time walking in the Iris garden area. Bring lunch, camera and lots of water.

July 12-WRSP Canyon . This gorgeous hike will be lead by Linda Castro. It is 6 miles RT with a 1200’ gain, mostly in the first 2 miles. Despite the short distance, this is a strenuous hike. Bring water sandals, hiking boots, lunch and lots of water. We have lots of creek crossings, so wear something that will dry quickly. Meet at Towsley Cyn outside the gate at 7:00 for a 7:15 departure.

July 18-SCV Animal Corridor. We will have some substantial gain the first 3 miles, then little gain for the remaining 3. It is mostly downhill on the way back! 12 miles RT through the corridor. Meet at Walker Ranch Trail head at 7:00 AM. For a 7:15 departure. Bring lunch, lots of water, and camera.

July 25-Nikki's Romantic Evening-This will be a 5 mile RT Full Moon, romantic night hike, lead by Nikki Dail. Please meet at Towsley Cyn outside the gate before 6:00 PM for a 6:00 PM carpool departure. Bring dinner/snack, camera and lots of water.

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