Los Angeles, CA: Towsley Canyon to Wiley Canyon
Just 30 minutes from Los Angeles, this 6.2-mile loop in Ed Davis Park winds through two canyons and tops out on a ridge overlooking the Santa Clarita Valley.
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Explore the best-kept secret in the Los Angeles area—the trails at Ed Davis Park. This 6.2-mile loop winds through Towsley Canyon and switchbacks up a 2,500-foot ridge with unrivaled views of rugged mountains, vibrant lupine, and the Santa Clarita Valley rimmed by the San Gabriels. Drop into Wiley Canyon, then turn left on Canyon View Loop Trail for the 1.5-mile return trip.
Trail Facts
- Distance: 10.3
Waypoints
TOW001
Location: 34.357653, -118.556889
Hike west into Towsley Canyon.
TOW002
Location: 34.357378, -118.565676
Continue straight at the junction.
TOW003
Location: 34.35357, -118.578122
Bear left.
TOW004
Location: 34.352152, -118.579152
Bear left and begin a switchback climb.
TOW005
Location: 34.347069, -118.570354
Crest the route’s highpoint, then begin the descent into Wiley Canyon.
TOW006
Location: 34.345137, -118.56456
Turn left and head north up Wiley Canyon.
TOW007
Location: 34.352631, -118.560784
Turn left on Canyon View Loop Trail for the trip back to Waypoint 2. Turn right at Waypoint 2 and backtrack to the parking area.
