For the outdoor enthusiast, Santa Clarita is an experience not to be missed when visiting Southern California. The city offers over 100 miles of trails and nearly 9,000 acres of rolling open space ready for you to explore!
You can go rock climbing at Vasquez Rocks, hiking at Towsley Canyon, Quigley Canyon and Golden Valley Ranch (the list goes on and on) plus go boating, water skiing and kayaking at Castaic Lake, Lake Piru and Pyramid Lake.
Spend some time playing your favorite outdoor sport, enjoying concerts in the park, walking or biking the trails or picnicking in the great outdoors. Check out the wildlife at Placerita Nature Center; get out on the water for fishing or pitch a tent at local campgrounds.
Castaic Lake Recreation
9,000 acre park with countless outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, jet skiing, kayaking, wakeboarding, swimming and mountain biking.
Santa Clarita Trails
Over 100 miles of picturesque trails and paseos designed for commuting and recreational use, including walking, riding, jogging, and skating.
Vasquez Rocks
Discover natural beauty at these unique rock formations that are a familiar Southern California sight having been the background for many films and commercials.
Pico Canyon/Mentryville
Hart Park Trails
Looking for a bit of California history along your scenic trail? Be sure to explore William S. Hart Park where you will enjoy visiting a live collection of farm animals in the barnyard, a herd of American bison that were originally donated by Walt Disney, a vast picnic area and numerous trails with city views.
Rancho Camulous
Just a short drive from Santa Clarita through the beautiful Heritage Valley this National Historic Landmark is where the early Southern California lifestyle is preserved in its original rural environment.
