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This hike is rated as a fitness hike as there is a nearly 1700 foot elevation gain in the 2 miles of the Vital Link trail that runs atop the western slopes of Wildwood Canyon to the junction with the Verdugo Motorway fire road. The trail is well maintained and has numerous switchbacks the last 3/4 mile as it rapidly ascends to the antenna complex at the summit.
Don't be put off – this isn't the stuff of Iron Triathlons – it's just a moderate-to-strenuous ridge trail that will give you an excellent workout while enjoying an early spring sunset!
Total round trip is 4 miles – and starting at 5:30 we should be back at the trail head by 7:30, just pass sunset.
Driving Directions
1. Take freeway (134 to 5) or surface streets to Harvard Road in Burbank and head north towards the Verdugo mountains.
2. Harvard Road enters parkland at Sunset Drive – continue north towards the Castaways and park in the lot at the junction with Wildwood Canyon road (the entrance is well marked). Do not park beyond the gate as it may be padlocked at sunset – instead park in the adjacent overflow lot.
3. We'll meet in the parking area and then head up Wildwood Canyon road to the first trail that takes one up to the ridge.
4. Call Ken's cell if you're running late or get lost.
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