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L.A. Walks: Cascades of the California Aqueduct

From the corner of Foothill and Balboa boulevards in Sylmar, walk uphill following the white rail fence that parallels the north side of the road. Walk past the entrance to Legends at Cascades, and Nicklaus Drive, until you reach a narrow paved road stopped by a wide steel gate.

From the corner of Foothill and Balboa boulevards in Sylmar, walk uphill following the white rail fence that parallels the north side of the road.

Walk past the entrance to Legends at Cascades, and Nicklaus Drive, until you reach a narrow paved road stopped by a wide steel gate.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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In Sylmar, walkers can see aqueduct water cascade into the San Fernando Valley. A loop hike leads to views.

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Walk around the gate.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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Walk uphill and cross a paved road, then descend on a narrow concrete walkway to a T-intersection and turn left.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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Wildflowers bloom along the way.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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The trail loops around a wide grassy field dotted with pines.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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The Legends at Cascades can be seen in the distance.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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Another concrete trail climbs uphill.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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Turn left and walk toward the back of the Legends at Cascades housing development. Along the way, you’ll see the aqueduct.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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