Deer Creek

Deer Creek is mainly roads, Beaudry North and Beaudry South these are well maintained fire roads, I recommend hiking Beaudry north because it's partially shaded making a more pleasant hike up in warmer weather, the hike to the North / South intersection is about 0.40 miles, the North road is 2 miles to the next intersection below the radio towers. Turn left here to make a loop hike going up and past the six towers, the next intersection is at a cistern marked "V3" about 1 mile, bear left here onto Beaudry South and start down. This leg is about 1.8 miles at the North / South intersection turn right back to Beaudry Blvd.

There is one cross country route shown in purple I don't recommend this hike but it is possible as I've done it. If you do try it I suggest you start at the bottom and work your way up the first time allowing you to back out if you get tired, wear long pants and insect repellent formulated for ticks.

STATISTICS

5.6 MILES

1400 FT ELEVATION GAIN

GUIDE BOOKS

HIKE LOS ANGELES VOL 2, HIKE #44 PAGE 101

BY DENNIS GAGNON

WESTERN TANAGER PRESS

ISBN 0-934136-49-1

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

CA 2 FREEWAY

Take the CA-2 freeway north toward I-210 and exit at VERDUGO BLVD, turn left at bottom of exit ramp. at the third traffic signal turn left on VERDUGO ROAD. Follow Verdugo Rd for about 0.90 mile to the intersection of Verdugo and Canada Blvd's. Bear RIGHT here onto CANADA BLVD, roughly 0.20 miles turn right at signal onto SANTA MARIA AVE, >> DON'T<< go straight on Santa Maria Ave, but take FIRST right onto Country Club Dr IE: not a 90° turn but a 135° turn. Follow County Club Dr for about ½ mile to Beaudry Blvd, turn left here, Deer Creek D.B will be on the left about ¼ mile. Watch your speed in this area and turn your wheels into the curb as the Glendale Police are very strict because of complaints from the residents about hikers and bicyclists parking illegally, speeding, littering, drinking, and making noise in the area.