DESCRIPTION:  Saugus to the Sea Road to Mission Point Trail, Sat, May 2, 2026, 7:00 AM | Meetup

The Hiking Club Events

DETAILS:

• Hike leader volunteer(s): Tim R.
• Meet: Saugus to the Sea Road Trailhead at 6:45 am, departure at 7:00 am sharp (May 2).
• Distance: Approximately 8.7 miles.
• Elevation gain: Approximately 1,699 feet.
• Time: Approximately 4.4 hours hiking including a snack break.
• Conditioning: You need to be in generally good physical condition.
• Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
• Restrooms: None.
• Adventure Pass: Not required.
• Turnaround: If you want an easier hike option (~6 mi./1,328 ft. gain) you can turn around at Jones Junction.
• Signup:   Meetup: Saugus to the Sea Road to Mission Point Trail,

IMPORTANT NOTES: IMPORTANT NOTES: We'll maintain a brisk pace, so please plan to stay with the group for a safe, enjoyable outing. There may be stream crossings, exposures, bugs or other warnings. As always, people may slip and fall, encounter poison oak, snakes, etc. on this hike. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather before or at the start of the hike. Check the weather report and plan accordingly.

ESSENTIAL GEAR: Hiking boots and poles. Clothing layers recommended. Snacks and 2+ liters of water and electrolytes or salt tablets. Hat and sunscreen.

The Ten Essentials of Hiking (link)

THIS HIKE RANKING: Level 3, Intermediate (see chart below).
Please only sign up to attend hikes that are consistent with your ability. Based on your hiking during the last 90 days, how would you score on the THC Hike rating scale of one to five assuming a brisk pace?

THC HIKE RANKING SCALE:
1. Beginner: 1-3 miles, less than 500 feet elevation gain.
2. Beginner/Intermediate: 1-7 miles, less than 700 feet elevation gain.
3. Intermediate: 5-10 miles, 1000-2000 feet elevation gain.
4. Intermediate/Advanced: 7-12 miles, up to 3000 feet elevation gain.
5. Advanced: 10-17 miles, 3000 feet or more elevation gain.

TRAILHEAD LOCATION:
Saugus to the Sea Road (East Canyon) Trailhead:
24295-23785 The Old Rd, Newhall, CA 91321

Driving Directions (link)

NAVIGATION: We highly recommend the AllTrails app be installed on your cell phones and/or you print a copy of the trail map so you can personally navigate the trail if you need to.

GPS Trail Map (link)