Hike #1267
San Rafael Hills
Glendale Sports Complex to Cherry Canyon Park (La Canada)
March 30, 2016

Steve Babcock, Hike Leader

Distance: 6.5 mile loop with options for extra mileage
Elevations: Sports Complex 1250 ft; lookout tower 1850 ft; Cherry Canyon 1300 ft

Trailhead Directions: Glendale Sports Complex is located at 2200 Fern Lane in Glendale. From the South Bay take 110 N to 5 N to 2 N. West Valley take 101 S to 134 E to 2 N. Orange County take 5 N to 2 N. Exit the northbound 2 at Mountain Street and turn left. Travel down to the bottom of the hill and turn right on Verdugo Road. Keep right at the fork to continue on Verdugo Road about a mile to Fern Lane. Turn right and the Sports Complex is located at the end of Fern Lane. We will meet in the upper parking lot across from the soccer fields. Restrooms are located adjacent to the nearby administration office.

Basic Hike: Mountain Do Trail to Catalina Verdugo Trail to Ridge Motorway to Ultimate Destination Trail to Cerro Negro Trail to Cherry Canyon Trail to Cherry Canyon Motorway to Ridge Motorway and back. Detailed instructions and maps will be handed out on the day of the hike.

Refreshments will be served on the tables next to the administration office.

Glendale Sports Complex Trails

Google Earth - Glendale Sports Center

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