RUN CLUBS IN ANTELOPE VALLEY / SANTA CLARITA VALLEY

Popular Routes

• →William S. Hart Park Loop (5km) - Multi-use paths and neighborhood access with views of the Santa Clarita valley floor
• →Valencia Paseo / Valencia Town Center to The Old Road corridor (8km) - Urban-to-foothill mix along community paths with good people-watching
• →Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital to Placerita Canyon frontage (10km) - Out-and-back style toward the Placerita area for a quick elevation/grade workout
• →Placerita Canyon / trails (12km) - Trail running through chaparral and canyon shade—excellent for building strength and trail confidence
• →Ervin P. Hensley Lake / Bouquet Canyon area trails (6km) - Reservoir/lake views and quieter dirt paths with reliable scenery for steady long efforts
• →Antelope Valley/City streets into desert open space (15km) - Long, straight segments and wide shoulders for controlled tempo work in calmer, less crowded stretches

Local Tips

• •Start early—especially in summer—because strong sun and hot afternoons can make even short runs feel punishing
• •Bring water (and consider electrolyte tabs): distances that feel easy in cool coastal areas can dehydrate quickly here
• •If you head to canyon trails (e.g., Placerita), check current trail conditions and sun exposure—shade is limited once you climb
• •Join a local club or group run for route knowledge and safety (many runners coordinate meeting points by neighborhood and trailhead)
• •Wear sun protection like a hat/visor and SPF on exposed skin; reflected light off light-colored pavement can be intense
• •During windy days in the Antelope Valley, plan slightly earlier and avoid exposed stretches; keep an eye on dust and visibility near desert roads

Best Running Seasons