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Summary: I really enjoyed this hike through Trail Canyon along the banks of Gold Creek. The trail starts out on a fire road, with several cabins from the 1920's dotting the landscape. After about 3/4 of a mile the trail narrows and begins a half mile long gradual accent through a lovely alder lined stream bed. The trail then leaves the stream bed moves up along the slopes of this amazingly deep canyon. At 1.5 miles in from the start, the lovely falls come into to few. I found a several somewhat steep side trails that dropped into the base of the falls. This is a spectacular setting, not to be missed! After the falls, the trail continues for another 2 miles or so to Tom Lucas Camp. The hiking is pleasant and the terrain quite lovely. I was not successful in spotting the camp, and wound up walking at least a mile past it supposed location on the map. All the guide books say it there, and other hikers I talked to say they have been there, but I sure didn't see it! Trailhead: From the 210 freeway in Sunland, take the Sunland exit and head north east to Mt Gleason Avenue. Turn left and follow Mt Gleason to a T intersection with Big Tujunga Canyon. Turn right and follow Big Tujunga 4.5 miles to Trail Canyon Road on the left. Note that Trail Canyon is a fairly narrow dirt road, a bit bumpy, but passable. Follow the dirt road to the parking area/gate. (Lat:34.30564 Lon:-118.25527) Trail Guides for Trail Canyon - Tom Lucas Camp: Hike Los Angeles Volume 2 by Dennis Gagnon (Western Tanager Press) 101 Hikes in Southern California by Jerry Schad (Wilderness Press) Trails of the Angles - 100 Hikes in the San Gabriels by John W. Robinson (Wilderness Press) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses Ranger Contact: Angeles National Forest, (818) 899-1900 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jim Zuber, who has posted 104 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 11 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by arron on 5/20/2012 it's still closed, so i just went to switzer, a trail head nearby. Pls open it! i really wanna see it. There was a sign that says public use is prohibited. 
Reviewed by BB on 4/3/2012 I decided to give this a shot in March, hoping for the best after the 2009 fire. Well, there is no parking along Big Tujunga Canyon within 30 ft. of the highway, for 10 miles above the first bridge. The access road is closed with no trespassing signs. Best bet is to park at the day use camp about a mile above the turnout and walk or have someone drop you off. The extra distance will add 3 miles to the regular 8 mile trip. Used to be a great walk. One day I sall return!
Reviewed by Chainsaw on 2/15/2012 call ranger station Feb.15 2012 (818) 899-1900 still closed due to the Station Fire. There is no date for it to reopen yet. 
Reviewed by James Wiley on 7/27/2010 As of July 27, the Ranger Station said it's still closed due to the Station Fire. There is no date for it to reopen yet.
Reviewed by glen b on 5/23/2010 Trail Canyon Trail NOT Alas, a beautiful hike is gone. Trail Canyon is at milepost 2.05. The dirt road is now locked with a sign saying Forest Closure no entry. We parked at the road and walked in. The cabin community is mostly gone. Only three left- there were 8-12 when I first hiked this in 1980. The trail is OK but now only goes about 15 minutes and ends at the stream past the last cabin site (old tractor). You can continue on for another 15 or so minutes on a beautiful stream bed hike with fabulous wildflowers on. Try to keep left or you will be crossing the stream many times. When the canyon opens up, high up to the left, you can see the remains of the trail abutments where it left the canyon bottom towards Tom Lucas Camp. 
Reviewed by Jared on 4/8/2010 I hiked this trail in July of 2009. It was a great hike. A bit warm being summer and not much water left, just a trickle. I am saddened to hear that the station fire damaged the area. What a shame. 
Reviewed by GreciaB. on 4/6/2010 I went a few days ago (April 3 2010)and this place is burned down :( It was a good hike though. We walked for about 50mns but never found it. It looks like the fires dried it up... Anyone found this? We walked for long but never did find it. Maybe we didn't go up far enough?
Reviewed by Just Me on 2/9/2010 I've hiked this trail last year, not recently. I'm only commenting to point out 2 posts prior, Rockys007 made a statement that there was a 15 degree climb for about 2 miles. I'm not trying to be combative, merely inform that I did not believe it to be that difficult a hike. It's more of an ave hike. Also his numbers would be a gross exaggeration. A 15 deg climb in 1 mile means about 1400 ft elevation gain, in 2 mi it would be a 2800 ft gain with still 1.5 mi left to climb. This hike is only 1400 ft elv gain, not 2800+ as his comment suggests. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Los Angeles County Hiking, Los Angeles County Trails, Los Angeles County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
