There's something going on under there. This is an easy trail with great mountain views, a slot canyon, a creek and tar pits. And when I say tar pits, I mean actual, bubbling tar coming up from the ground. It was very cool and kind of creepy, like nothing I had seen before except maybe in Yellowstone NP. I'm certainly no expert on tar pits, but you can explore further at the Page Museum and La Brea Tar Pits. http://www.tarpits.org Although the tar pits were definitely a highlight, the mountains surrounding the trail were my favorite part. The hike takes about 2 hours to do the whole loop at just over 5 miles. This would be perfect for a little exercise before or after work.
How to get there: Take the 5 North to the Calgrove exit and turn left, bearing left again at the Old Road. Ed Davis Park is clearly marked on the right. Pay $7.00 at the station and drive to the end of the road. The trail is marked and follows the dirt road past the gate. All the information you need is right here. http://www.lamountains.com/maps/towsley.pdf
This is great!
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