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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2025
The trail lies within a gated area at the southern end of DeForest Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2025
With a long term plan of adding additional trails, signage inside the gate provides a map of current paths within the wetlands area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2025
The trail offers access to the Los Angeles River Trail which is very popular for cycling and walking on.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2025
Much of the trail follows hard packed dirt throughout the fringes of the wetlands flood control channel.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2025
DeForest Wetlands area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2025
Inside are a few benches and areas of interest outside of the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2025
The wetlands area contains an ADA friendly bridge platform.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2025
DeForest Wetlands Trail.