Tujunga Wash Caching Trail # 12 Traditional Cache
Tujunga Wash Caching Trail # 12
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This cache is a small camo'd cookie jar.
*****IMPORTANT NOTE*****: After the recent record storms, it is currently not safe to cross the creek between #6 and #7, and it is not possible to cross between #12 and #13 due to an 8 -10 foot drop off. Several of the paths and roads through the wash have been either damaged or completely destroyed. Until the roads are repaired, or the water levels go down so a new route can be determined, it is advisable to only attempt to access caches #7 thru #12 from the entrance on the north side of the wash, near cache # 8. Parking on the North side is available on Mary Bell Avenue. *****
Directions to Tujunga Wash Caching Trail: In Lake View Terrace, exit the 210 Freeway at Wheatland Avenue. Proceed North on Wheatland, one block to Foothill Blvd. Turn Left on Foothill Blvd. Proceed West one block to Christy Avenue. Turn Left on Christy Avenue and proceed to the end of the street near the stables. The approximate coordinates of the parking area are: N 34 16.292, W 118 21.560.
The Tujunga Wash Caching Trail is a 3.7 mile loop with 16 caches. The terrain is mostly flat, with a few small hills. The trails vary from nice pathways, to rocky paths with narrow moderate to heavy brush. At some times of the year, the streams feeding the wash do have water. At the time of placement there were four creek crossings on the trail. The 1st crossing is just past #6. The 2nd and 3rd crossing are before and after #8, and the 4th crossing is just past #12. The trails for caches #1 thru #6 are fairly obvious, although rocky at times. The trails between #6 and #8 are much less defined. The trail from #8 thru #16 is well defined.
The area is moderately busy on the weekends, with mostly equestrian traffic. Please be mindful of the horses and do not scare them. We suggest hiking boots and long pants as the paths do tend to get rocky, and there are lots of cactus and other pointy plants along the path. When we planted the caches, there were 4 creek crossings, the first 3 we were able to cross on rocks or logs without getting wet. On the 4th we might have been able to use the rocks, but we were tired and just decided to walk thru the water. The cold water was quite refreshing. After storms in the mountains, the creeks may have more water, so be careful. As always, please be prepared and take plenty of drinking water with you. There is very little tree cover, and the area can get quite hot in the summer.
Have fun and be safe.
Additional Hints
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