Near Dimond Canyon Trail
Walking along Sausal Creek on the Dimond Canyon Trail

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Dimond Canyon Trail

4.0 (4 Ratings)
This is a heavily-wooded canyon trail running alongside a creek.
0.7
mi
Distance
121
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/CreekSpringWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.67mi
Distance
121ft
Elevation Gain
18ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
337ft
High Point
218ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trailhead starts at El Centro. It's an easy hike along a graded dirt path into the woods. The trail narrows significantly before disappearing at points by the old WPA dam. Hop along rocks in the creek (in the dry season) to find the trail again beneath the Leimert Bridge. The trail disappears again past the bridge even in the dry season, but again it's relatively easy to either wade or hop on the rocks.

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Contributors
Chris D.