LA Transit to Trails
Transit-accessible hiking areas near Los Angeles
Santa Clarita Valley - Castaic Lake
How to get there
Take transit to Ridge Route/Lake Hughes Rd. (google map)
Walk .2 mile east on Lake Hughes to park entrance (street view) then 1 mile north through park to trailhead.
Info
Use the same Ridge Route/Lake Hughes bus stop for your return trip, despite what some transit apps and maps may tell you. Area buses accept TAP, Token Transit and cash.
Nearest water is .2 mile from park entrance at picnic pavilion. Nearest toilet is .1 mile from entrance at Aquatic Center. Shops for drinks and snacks are .3 mi west on Lake Hughes Rd.
Santa Clarita - Haskell Canyon
How to get there
Take transit to to Bouquet Canyon Rd/Russ Jay St. (google map)
Walk .2 mi north on Bouquet canyon to Benz Rd, .3 mi NW on Benz to Copper Hill Dr, 200 ft west to trailhead. (street view)
Info
Area buses accept TAP, Token Transit and cash.
A shop for drinks and snacks is 800 ft south of bus stop on Bouquet Canyon.
Santa Clarita - Whitney & Elsmere Canyons
How to get there
Take transit to Sierra Hwy/Newhall Av. (google map)
Walk 1/3 mile east on south side of Newhall Av to trailheads. (street view)
Info
Area buses accept TAP, Token Transit and cash.
Nearest toilet is at Carls Jr, at the bus stop. A shop for drinks and snacks is at the bus stop.
Santa Clarita - Val Verde
How to get there
Take transit to San Martinez Rd/Val Verde Rd. (google map)
Trailhead is at the bus stop. (street view)
Info
Area buses accept TAP, Token Transit and cash.
Nearest water and toilet are at the trailhead. A shop for drinks and snacks is 3 blocks east on San Martinez Rd.