Vasquez Rocks Short Loop

The Trail

This easy 1.2 mile loop has a 116 foot elevation change is located in Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park. The trail starts along the Pacific Crest Trail and runs along the north side of the Vasquez Rocks. At the end of the rock formations, we looped around and followed the road back to the trail head.

Topographical Map

Graph of Elevation

Trail in Google Earth

The Vasquez Rocks are a popular spot for the filming scenes in a number of movies such as Star Trek, Holes, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, and many more. Visitors are welcome to climb on the rocks and explore the area. This trail is also opened to leashed dogs and horseback riders.

The Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park itself covers 932 acres and can be very hot. However, no drinking water is available there, so bring plenty of water with you when you visit. For those looking for a longer hike, there are a number of other trails in this area. Picnic areas are also available here. There is no entry fee to the park, but the park does enforce strict hours. For current park hours, please check here.

Directions

This trail is located in Los Angeles, California near Santa Clarita. Specifically, the trail is found in Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in Agua Dulce. To get there from Santa Clarita, take CA-14 north towards Palmdale. Take exit 15 for Agua Dulce Canyon Rd. Turn left and continue to Pacific Crest Trail. Turn right and continue to the park, which will be on the right. The trail as shown on the maps above starts from the first parking lot.