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.
(Maria Alejandra Cardona / Los Angeles Times)Start at Victory Trailhead, near the western terminus of Victory Boulevard.
(Maria Alejandra Cardona / Los Angeles Times)The hilly hike can be a challenge.
(Maria Alejandra Cardona / Los Angeles Times)The trails pass through acres of open land.
(Maria Alejandra Cardona / Los Angeles Times)A sweeping view in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.
(Maria Alejandra Cardona / Los Angeles Times)A cyclist pedals through Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.
(Maria Alejandra Cardona / Los Angeles Times)Hikers in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.
(Maria Alejandra Cardona / Los Angeles Times)A look at some of the vegetation in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.
(Maria Alejandra Cardona / Los Angeles Times)Stroll through the rolling hills of Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.
(Maria Alejandra Cardona / Los Angeles Times)A look at some of the vegetation in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve.
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