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The purpose of Placerita Canyon State Park, in Los Angeles County, is to preserve and protect the site of the first discovery of gold in California, in 1842. Designated as a State Historic Landmark, the unit is situated in the transition zone between the San Gabrial Mountains and the Mojave Desert, and contains sandstone formations, seasonal streams and riparian oak woodlands, as well as stands of cottonwood and native sycamore trees. The unit's location provides significant linkages connecting the Angeles National Forest, the Santa Susana Mountains, the Simi Hills and the Santa Monica Mountains. The unit contains the remnants of an historic ranch.
Los Angeles County operates Placerita Canyon State Park - please visit their website for additional information.
Operating Hours & Contact
Please contact the park for hours of operation.
Telephone: 818-880-0350
Please contact the park for hours of operation.
Telephone: 818-880-0350
Accessible Features
Disclaimer
We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
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We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
Nearby Community Trips
Wanted to get a hike in before the weekend storm. Was planning on hiking up Mt Williamson from Islip Saddle but decided not to at the last minute. Instead i figured i'd stay close to home if the weather were to change. Temperature was about 55F at Placerita Cyn and 43F at the radio towers. I find that the first mile of the hike is moderate/strenuous but after that a nice easy...
My wander lust got the better of me and made for the mountains!No Technical sections but interesting none the less
