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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
A sign marks the trailhead along Cannon Street for the El Modena Open Space.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Portions of the trail are relatively flat, circumnavigating the hilly open space.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Several clusters of boulders make for great vista points to break up the climbing of the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Much of the trail climbs and descends, following the contours of the sometimes steep hillside paths.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
The open space offers frequent panoramic views of the surrounding environment, including stretching to Catalina Island, Disneyland, and sometimes even the Hollywood Sign.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Heading toward the high point of the open space.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
The trail offers views down toward Cannon Street which bisects the landscape.