Porter Ranch Counterclockwise Loop
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June 7, 2025
Easy-to-moderate 4.5 miles w/750’ of elevation gain/loss
DESCRIPTION OF HIKE: The hike begins near Porter Ridge Park. It descends into Aliso Canyon and follows a seasonal creek to the south. Then it heads west along the Palisades Trail to the Limekiln Canyon Trail. It then heads north to the Sesnon Trail and follows it east to Porter Ridge Park (there’s sometimes a great view from there).
PREPAREDNESS: Bring 2-3 liters/quarts of water (or other suitable liquid) and lunch/snack. Wear appropriate footwear (preferably hiking boots) and be prepared for bright sunlight (sunglasses), heat (layers of clothing), and/or precipitation (rain gear). Hiking pole(s) and a camera might come in handy.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE TRAILHEAD:
o In Simi Valley, take Highway 118 east to the Reseda Blvd exit (about 6 miles east of Santa Susana Pass).
o Turn left (north) onto Reseda Blvd and drive 1.7 miles north to its T-junction with Sesnon Blvd.
o Turn right (east) on Sesnon Blvd and drive 0.1 mile to the “end” of Sesnon Blvd [it’s interrupted by Aliso Canyon where our hike will start; there’s no bridge across the canyon].
Park on Sesnon Blvd and wait for the hiking leader (s).