Residents of the city looking to shake off cabin fever and suck in some fresh air are in luck, as the local government is laying down the welcome mat to the great outdoors with a series of community hikes, as detailed on the city's official website. Officials are inviting everyone to hit the trails and explore the scenic landscapes on offer in the area's open spaces, which add up to a whopping 12,000 acres.
It looks like the start of a new tradition with city staff taking the lead on various hiking paths across town, and you won't have to pay a dime to join in on the fun, the festivities kick off this Saturday with live Indian Kirtan music to serenade hikers at Haskell Canyon Open Space. Following that up, there's a chance to unleash the inner artist with some mural painting come mid-March at Central Park, and for those with two left feet, a beginner line dance at sunset in April at the same venue is on the cards.
For people wanting to pair their love of nature with blood-pumping exercise, Gates Family Wildlife Preserve is catering an exercise-focused trek in May, and night owls can get their fix with a full moon hike at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex when the summer solstice hits in June, according to an announcement on the city's blog.
If you're curious to know more or desire to plan ahead for these events, you can contact Sean Tuber at (661) 250-3754 or pop an email over to [email protected], and they should sort you out with whatever info you need so if you've been lounging around looking for a good reason to ditch the couch, this is as good an excuse as any to lace up those hiking boots.
