Pico Canyon

I loved this hike. I was really surprised how much fun it was. I generally don’t expect great things, in regards to views, with the local hikes… drought. However, This one may cause me to reconsider such low expectations…
Due to lack of time. I’ll have to plan another day to come back and go further… However we still managed to explore 5miles… But this is the type of trail that makes you want to keep going. And from the looks if it, you could keep going for days.
Keep in mind that this is the hike that is past mentryville, they have a $ 5 parking fee, bring cash.
So the first part if the hike is a paved road (which makes jogging a really nice option) there are two places where you have the option to take a left which would lead to picnic tables… However if you keep going straight you will get a nice photo op. Of the Pico Canyon plaques where the first oil well once was. Right past this you can begin your climb up the mountain. The incline is perfect… It offed a great workout opportunity… And it’s not too hard where it makes you feel like you may die if you continue. The view is surprisingly gorgeous. Seriously, I have lived out in Santa Clarita my entire life and I never would have guessed such views existed. It is a hike that you should not attempt on your own, only because it’s pretty secluded, my partner and I did not see another single hiker. I definitely look forward to coming back, the path seems endless and I would love to continue on… It also helps that the weather was in our favor today… Couldn’t have asked for a better day. I thoroughly enjoyed this hike today

Does it really count as a hiking when the trail is mostly a paved road? Nevertheless, the Pico Canyon trail is still a fun and exciting trek. The trail starts at Mentryville, an interesting old and historically significant town that has been used for a number of movies. Further up the road you’ll encounter a mini trail on the left. It’s a great trail for kids. It has some small bridges and ends with a picnic bench on a hill. Continuing up the paved road you will encounter a neat little area on the left that has some old oil field relicts. Further up the road on the right you will encounter Well #4, the first commercial oil well in California. The paved road will eventually end and then you will start the trek up the mountain. Even though there is a fairly wide path, when you start to get high up the mountain the height can be a little intimidating. The views at the top of the mountain are probably the best in Santa Clarita.