Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve

Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve nestles against housing developments of the West Valley. A hiker or biker could spend an entire weekend exploring hundreds of acres.

Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve nestles against housing developments of the West Valley. A hiker or biker could spend an entire weekend exploring hundreds of acres.

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May 10, 2018 5:44 PM PT

Walk through Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve

Start at Victory Trailhead, near the western terminus of Victory Boulevard.

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Walk through Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve

The hilly hike can be a challenge.

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Walk through Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve

The trails pass through acres of open land.

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Walk through Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve

A sweeping view in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.

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Walk through Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve

A cyclist pedals through Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.

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Walk through Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve

Hikers in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.

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Walk through Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve

A look at some of the vegetation in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.

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Walk through Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve

Stroll through the rolling hills of Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.

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Walk through Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve

A look at some of the vegetation in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.

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