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A gnarly, fun singletrack descent with spectacular views across the San Fernando Valley.


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Map Key

0.7

Miles

1.2

KM

Singletrack

2,180' 664 m

High

1,825' 556 m

Low

31' 9 m

Up

355' 108 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This is a great way to spice up the Stough Canyon ride on the way back down from Verdugo Motorway. The upper trailhead is 0.25mi west of the Stough/Verdugo fire road intersection and begins with a steep but short climb taking you back towards the same intersection. At the top, the trail crosses a firebreak and you're done with climbing.

From there, the flowing singletrack is only broken up by the occasional gigantic rut, so have fun but also beware.

Halfway down, you'll drop into a little plateau and see a tall brick chimney and the foundation of an old Boy Scout lodge. Enjoy the nice views across the San Fernando Valley and keep an eye out for the wildlife that haunts the meadow.

Near the end, the trail widens to a fire road and heads back down into the canyon to rejoin the Stough Canyon fire road. Ignore the unofficial, handmade 'No Bikes' signs, these trails are multi-use as described here. Many hikers on this trail prefer to hike up from the bottom, against cyclist traffic, so please use a bell and observe courteous trail etiquette.

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Shared By:

Carson Blaker

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Photos

Luis finishing the ascent to the top of Old Youth Camp Trail.
Jun 17, 2017 near Burbank, CA
Sean cruises by the chimney and foundation that give Old Youth Camp/Boy Scout trail its name.
Jun 17, 2017 near Burbank, CA

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