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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2025
The nearest parking and access point for the Horse Alley Loop is along Valencia Mesa Drive and its trailhead for the Juanita Cooke Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2025
The Juanita Cooke Trail acts as main street, with Horse Alley branching off from it.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2025
N. Morelia Ave on the north side of Bastenchury Rd contains a short portion of sidewalk before connecting to the dirt trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2025
A portion of the Horse Alley trail follows an abandoned stretch of railroad line, where the path has been carved out parallel to the rails.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2025
Horse Alley as it follows the railroad line.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2025
A tunnel helps trail users pass beneath Bastenchury Rd.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2025
A short distance south of Bastenchury, the unmarked dirt trail descends toward the stables.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2025
Horse Alley Trail creates a route for hikers, bikers and equestrians.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2025
Horse Alley Trail sign.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2025
Stables, tennis courts and swimming pools line the properties along the Horse Alley trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2025
The dirt trail varies in width, and twists and turns through a residential area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2025
A couple confusing points have the trail ending at a road, where some navigation must be used to find where the dirt trail continues a short distance away.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2025
An unassuming gate marks the intersection of the Horse Alley Trail with the Juanita Cooke Trail.