Placerita Canyon State Park

Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California · State Park

A natural canyon park near Santa Clarita featuring oak woodlands, hiking trails, a nature center, and the historic site of California's first gold discovery in 1842.

Top trails

• Placerita Canyon and Waterfall Trail — 4.8 mi out & back
• Los Pinetos Trail — 2.3 mi one way
• Manzanita Mountain Trail — 0.6 mi one way

Coordinates: 34.3780, -118.4675.

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