WELDON CANYON MOUNTAINWAY - Length: Approximately 2
miles; Elevation Change: 650 ft
A dirt road climbing to the ridge between East Canyon and Sunshine
canyon. As you reach the ridge there is a junction in the road,
take the right road. The left descends to the Sunshine Canyon
Landfill. The ridge has planted groves of holly cherry trees.
Overlooking East Canyon is the East Canyon Wildlife Nature Observation
Platform, which was constructed in 1998 by the Sunshine Canyon
Landfill. This trail provides views of the rugged East Canyon
and Rice Canyon, views of Santa Clarita, and views of the Sunshine
Canyon Landfill. The road ends at a locked gate. Before the gate
on the right side, a foot path takes you up over the ridge to
connect with the East Canyon Trail.
Trailhead: An unmarked gated dirt road, with walk around,
200 meters (yards) west along Coltrane Ave from Weldon Canyon
Road. This is just across the 5 freeway from The Old Road in the
Newhall Pass area.
EAST CANYON TRAIL - Length: Approximately 2 miles; Elevation
Change: 1,100 ft
A fire road that climbs the north side of the Santa Susana Mountains.
Rice Canyon Trail diverts from East Canyon Trail within 1/2 mile
from the start. East Canyon Trail stops short of the top of the
ridge at a locked gate. A quarter mile down from the locked gate
end, a small trail climbs the ridge line. This trail connects
with the Weldon Canyon Mountainway. Rice Canyon Trail diverts
from East Canyon Trail within 1/2 mile from the start. The trail
provides views of chaparal covered mountains and canyons.
Trailhead: The trailhead is located along The Old Road
south of the Calgrove Blvd exit off the 5 freeway.
RICE CANYON TRAIL - Length: Approximately 0.75 miles;
Elevation Change: 300 ft
A path the goes up Rice Canyon from the East Canyon Trail. The
trail crosses the creek several times and eventually gets somewhat
steep as it climbs to a level plateau overlooking the valley.
Trailhead: The East Canyon trailhead is located along The
Old Road south of the Calgrove Blvd exit off the 5 freeway.