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The Deukmejian Wilderness Park vehicle gate is closed between 7p.m. and 7a.m. daily.
Overview
This run connects the two trails that lead to the top of Mt. Lukens, the tallest mountain Los Angeles City limits. The trail provides beautiful panoramic views of the entire Los Angeles region including downtown LA, Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and the Verdugo, Griffith, and Santa Monica Mountains.
Description
Start at the parking lot for Deukemjian Wilderness Park and head north toward Mt. Lukens and into the park below. The park has multiple small, winding trails with many confusing signs. Now, you'll want to choose to start with
Rim Of The Valley Trail which begins on the left or the
Crescenta View Trail which begins on the right.
If you choose to begin with the
Rim Of The Valley Trail (as the loop is mapped here), you'll be heading northwest out of Dunsmore Canyon into Cooks Canyon where you'll climb up and link with
Haines Canyon Road (1.8 miles). Follow
Haines Canyon Road for the remainder 3 miles, wrapping around the back of
Mt Lukens before reaching the top. Use the
Mount Lukens Road #2N76 to connect to the
Crescenta View Trail.
You'll then continue down the
Crescenta View Trail which is 4.5 miles and made up of switchebacks down the front of Mt. Lukens. This side has the better view but does not have much shade throughout the day. You can also choose to do this loop in reverse if you would prefer to climb up the
Crescenta View Trail.
History & Background
The summit of Mount Lukens is marred by a multitude of cellular and radio towers, control buildings, barbed wire, and access roads.
Contacts
Shared By:
Spencer Williams
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