Hiking Trail Guide: Old Stagecoach Road

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Old Stagecoach Road

Distance
3.4 miles

Elevation
650 feet gain

Difficulty
3/10

City
Chatsworth ,CA (91312) 28.32 miles from you Weather Map

Trailhead
From the 118 Freeway exit at Topanga Canyon and turn south over the freeway. Turn right on Devonshire Street heading west until you come to the entrance to Chatsworth Park. Pick up the path to the left signed Old Stagecoach Road.

Description

A fascinating historical hike along part the steep Old Stagecoach Road a.k.a. the "Devil's Slide" in the hills above Chatsworth Park used from 1860 - 1890, a connecting route between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Notice the drainage chutes along the side of the road, old cisterns used to capture rainwater, and notches carved out from the wear of wagon wheels. I also heard from one of the locals that there are petroglyphs to be found on some of the rocks along the trail if you look carefully.

Way finding is tricky on this hike so you may want to ask around like I did for directional info. Many unmarked trails going off in different directions. The hike begins at the park entrance at a sign reading "Old Stagecoach Equestrian Trail" and follows along the southern side of the park heading west before turning southwest and heading up into the hills. When you come to a low ridge with some olive trees turn right up the ridge leading to a white memorial plaque.

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