Explore Placerita Canyon with Hearts For Sight!

Sunday, November 22, 2026

Placerita Canyon State Park

19152 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall, CA 91321

Join Hearts For Sight (HFS) as we explore Placerita Canyon State Park together in the Santa Clarita Valley! Placerita Canyon offers shady oak groves, winding canyon trails, and a nature center. Whether you’d like a leisurely walk or a more challenging hike, you can choose the outing that feels right for you.

This outing is sponsored by Parks California and organized in collaboration with the Sierra Club.

Choose Your Outing

Gentle Walk and Nature Social · About half a mile

Take a leisurely walk along the Heritage Trail, where you’ll find Braille signs and shade from old oak trees. We’ll also stop at the nature center to learn about local wildlife and visit the bird exhibits. There’ll be time to explore, take breaks, and visit with the group.

Tough Hike · About 4 miles if conditions allow

We plan to hike the Canyon Trail if it’s dry and trail conditions allow.

If rain changes our plans, we’ll switch to about a mile on the park’s nature trails and aim to add the Hillside Trail, which is about half a mile round trip. The alternate route is shorter, with rough footing on the nature trails and a steep stretch on the Hillside Trail.

Bus Transportation

HFS will provide bus transportation from two locations.

Please arrive by the listed check-in time so we can leave on schedule.

Temple City · Live Oak Park

10165 Daines Dr., Temple City, CA 91780

Meet by the basketball court.

Arrive by 7:45 AM. The bus departs at 8:00 AM.

Van Nuys · Sepulveda Basin Sports Complex

6201 Balboa Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406

Arrive by 8:30 AM. The bus departs at 8:45 AM.



The bus is scheduled to leave Placerita Canyon at 2:30 PM, stopping in Van Nuys before returning to Temple City. You’re also welcome to drive directly to the park. We’ll share meeting details in your confirmation.

What to Bring

• At least 34 ounces (about 1 liter) of water in a refillable bottle.
• Comfortable hiking shoes with good traction.
• A hat, sunscreen, and a light layer for changing temperatures.
• Your usual cane or trekking pole, if you use one.

Volunteer as a Sighted Guide

Come spend the day outdoors and help a blind or visually impaired hiker navigate the trail. Our goal is to pair each visually impaired participant with a sighted guide.

No guiding experience is required. If this is your first time guiding with HFS, please call Racquel Decipeda at 818-457-1482 to arrange a brief orientation.

Reserve Your Spot by Thursday, November 19

HFS will provide lunch. To help us plan enough food for everyone, please make sure we receive your RSVP no later than 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 19.

Email hearts4sight@gmail.com and include the following.

• Your full name, phone number, and email address.
• Whether you’re attending as a blind or visually impaired participant or as a sighted volunteer.
• Which outing you’d like to join, the gentle hike and nature social or the tough hike.
• Whether you’ll take the bus from Temple City or Van Nuys, or meet us at the park.
• If you’re bringing a guest, please include the same information for them.



Racquel will send a confirmation with the trip details. If you don’t hear back within two days, please call 818-457-1482.

Come enjoy the oak shade, fresh canyon air, and good company. We look forward to sharing the trail with you!

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