LAST Sunset Picnic Hike of Summer 2013!

DATE: Saturday September 14
START TIME: 6:00 pm
END TIME: 8:00 pm
START/END LOCATION: Lilac Lane entrance to the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park
Hike Leader: John Luker
Theme: Sunset Picnic Hike
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate (2 1/2 miles)

Join us for the LAST sunset picnic hike of Summer 2013! We have been having so much fun on the sunset picnic hikes this summer and are delighted to have one of our most popular hike leaders, John Luker, back to lead the last hike of the summer.

How to get to the Lilac Lane entrance to the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park (SSPSHP): Coming from the San Fernando Valley, take the 118 to the Rocky Peak exit, turn left and cross the freeway to Santa Susana Pass Road. Turn right and look for Lilac Lane where you can only turn left. From Simi Valley, take the 118 to the Rocky Peak exit, turn right and cross the freeway to Santa Susana Pass Road. Turn right and look for Lilac Lane where you can only turn left. From Lake Manor, take Box Canyon towards Santa Susana Pass Road. At Santa Susana Pass Road turn right and then right on Lilac Lane. From Chatsworth take Topanga Canyon north to Santa Susana Pass Road and turn left. After you pass the Rocky Peak entrance to the 118 freeway start looking for Lilac Lane, where you will turn left. Lilac Lane is a very small street! A brown kiosk is on the left with a dirt parking lot area (Do not park on the street!)

Wear long pants because the brush is thick and sticky.  A light jacket or long-sleeved shirt is also recommended.  Although we try to avoid poison oak, sometimes it is encountered.  Wear sturdy hiking boots. A walking stick is preferred by some hikers.  Bring plenty of water.  A hat is also recommended.  The SSPSHP is primitive – this means that there are no toilets, so please plan accordingly. 

Well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as they are on leash. Please remember to bring enough water for your four-legged friend.  All minors must be accompanied by an adult. 

Any questions? Please contact State Parks Interpretive Specialist Jennifer Dandurand, SantaSusana@parks.ca.gov.