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City of Santa Clarita | Thursday, Jan 15, 2026

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The city of Santa Clarita January Community Hike will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. in the Quigley Canyon Open Space, Cleardale Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.

Participants should meet at the Cleardale Avenue Trailhead. Quigley Canyon is located at the end of Cleardale Avenue, in Placerita Canyon, in the Newhall area. From 13th Street and Railroad, cross the railroad tracks and stay to the right to proceed onto Placerita Canyon Road. Take a left on Quigley Canyon Road and right on Cleardale Avenue. Parking at the end of Cleardale Avenue is limited, please do not park in marked no-parking areas or block residences.

Find more information about Quigley Canyon Open Space at https://hikesantaclarita.com/where-to-go/quigley-canyon/.

The hike will feature a mid-trail “Talent Show.” Participants are encouraged to share something they love to do, sing, dance, play an instrument, or showcase any skill you’d like. A speaker and microphone will be available for use.

This Community Hike will be a loop hike, 1.5 miles in length, with an elevation gain of 33 feet.

The hike is rated moderate.

Please wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and bring water, sunscreen and a hat.
your special talent.

Dogs are welcome and must be on leash.

The next Santa Clarita Community Hike will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. at Towsley Canyon and feature a wildflower craft.

Follow city of Santa Clarita Outdoor Recreation on social media on Instagram: @HikeSCV, https://www.instagram.com/hikescv/.

AllTrails: View and explore Santa Clarita Valley trails, https://city.sc/cosc-alltrails.

Outdoor Recreation Recreation and Community Services City of Santa Clarita.

Phone: (661) 250-3754.

Email: OutdoorRecreation@SantaClarita.gov.

Web: www.city.sc/OutdoorRecreation.

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