BROWNS CANYON TRAIL
This is a set of horse/foot paths along Browns Canyon, north
of the 118 freeway. At the lower end of the canyon, where Devil
Canyon merges in, there are a series of trails, making multiple
loops possible. To go up canyon, the trail climbs out of the canyon
and then drops back in to bypass a small dam. The trail continues
up canyon to some private property. Right before the private property,
a branch of the trail climbs the ridge to the east to join Browns
Ridge Trail, a dirt road trail.
Trailhead: This trail system is accessible from De Soto
Avenue right under the 118 Freeway; from the corner of Variel
Avenue and Celtic Street; from Canoga Avenue north of the 118
Freeway (look for a Santa Monica Conservency Parkland sign; and
from Browns Canyon Road at the small bridge.
HIGHLAND TRAILS
This is a small system of foot and equestrian trails on a ridge
between Devin Canyon and Browns Canyon. They connect up with a
dirt road that does not provide paved road access. It is accessible
from a spur trail off of both Devil Canyon Trail and Brown Canyon
Trail. The entrance from Brown Canyon starts at a Santa Monica
Conservancy sign. A section of the trail merges with a road for
a short distance before splitting back off.
Trailhead: Start Devil Canyon Trail from the Topanga Canyon
exit of the 118 and when you reach the creek, look for an obscure
trail on the far side of the creek. Once through the initial brush,
the trail is obvious and well established. Alternatively, start
the Browns Creek trail system using any of the lower entrances.
A trail leads up the western side where it has a three way junction
adjacent to a road. Follow the trail parallel to the road.