Distance: 8 miles RT
Elevation gain: 1000 ft.
Directions to Trailhead: Take the 118 Freeway to Tampa Ave. Go 0.1 mi. north to Rinaldi and turn left. Go another 0.1 mi. and park on the street. There is no restroom at the trailhead, however, there is a market about .25 mi. west on Rinaldi.
The Hike: We start heading north along the Limekiln Canyon trail. The trail splits at about 3/4 mile, stay right. We will cross Sesnon Blvd. and pick up the trail at the end of the road. Go to the right. We come to a road, Ormskirk Ave. Turn right and go through Porter Ridge Park.
Turn left on Sesnon Blvd. At the end of the street go through the iron gate and stay left. We drop into Aliso Canyon. After crossing a stream, go left. When the trail splits, go right - this will take you up to Reseda Blvd. Cross the street and take the trail back west towards Limekiln Canyon. Cross Tampa and return the way we came on the Limekiln Canyon trail. There may be 3 or 4 water crossings on this hike.
Hikers who want a shorter hike can turn around when they want to.