City of Santa Clarita Press Release

Connect, Explore and Hike With Your Community

Each month will feature a different hike location!  

Kick-off 2025 out in the open space with family and friends! Join us each month for guided Community Hikes led by City staff at different trailheads and parks throughout the City. These hikes are the perfect way to stay healthy, connect with nature and even make new friends while exploring our 13,000 acres of open space in Santa Clarita.

To make each hike even more special, we’ve added unique new activities to the mix. From self-defense and painting to family games and nature hikes, there is something for everyone. All Community Hikes are FREE and cater to all skill levels and ages. Below is a list of each Community Hike and activity:  

  • Saturday, January 4 at 4:00 p.m. at Placerita Nature Center
    • Activity: Guided nature hike
  • Saturday, February 8 at 4:30 p.m. at Central Park (exercise staircase)
    • Activity: Self-Defense  
  • Friday, March 21 at 6:00 p.m. at Central Park (exercise staircase)

Activity: Painting

  • Sunday, April 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Towsley Canyon Trailhead
    • Activity: Family games
  • Sunday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gates Family Wildlife Preserve
    • Activity: Exercise
  • Saturday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m. at McHaddad Trailhead
    • Activity: Line Dancing

For more information about any of the Community Hikes or the trailhead locations, please contact Sean Tuber at (661) 250-3754 or email OutdoorRecreation@santaclarita.gov.

Community members hiking on a trail together

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