Our destination, located in the heart of the eastern Santa Monica Mountains above an unpaved portion of Mulholland Drive, 2.7 miles west of the 405 freeway, 10.2-acre San Vicente Mountain Park offers the visitor stunning 360-degree views. The Caballero Canyone area was once part of the Edgar Rice Burroughs ranch.
The park also provides a glimpse into United States military history. Numerous self-guided interpretive displays explain how from 1956-1968, San Vicente Mountain was one of sixteen Los Angeles area Nike-Ajax supersonic anti-aircraft missile launch sites. The original radar tower now provides visitors with spectacular views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Encino Reservoir and San Fernando Valley, and the Los Angeles Basin. It is one of the region?s premiere locations to watch a Western sunset.
The hike will be about 8.5 miles round trip with 900' elevation gain. We'll do lunch on the tower. ==================================================================
Directions:
Trailhead is on east side of Reseda Blvd 2 miles south of Ventura Bl and across the street from Braemar Country Club. Parking on street is OK.
Take the 101 Freeway and exit at Reseda Blvd. Go south on Reseda towards Tarzana for approximately 2.2 miles.
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