DIRECTIONS

Getting To The Race

The Santa Clarita Trail Race is hosted at the East Walker Ranch Open Space off the 14 freeway and Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, California.

East Walker Ranch Open Space
16723 Placerita Canyon Rd
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

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How Far From Me?

The race location is easy to get to from anywhere in California, below are estimated driving times without traffic to East Walker Ranch from various locations.

  • 15-Minutes from Santa Clarita
  • 20-Minutes from the San Fernando Valley
  • 35-Minutes from Los Angeles or Santa Monica
  • 40-Minutes from Lancaster
  • 1-Hour from Long Beach
  • 1-Hour 20-Minutes from San Bernadino or Bakersfield
  • 2-Hours 30-Minutes from San Diego
  • 5-Hours from San Francisco
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DIRECTIONS

The race is close to the 5/14 freeway interchange.  There are two exits you can take from the 14 Freeway, either Placerita Canyon or Sand Canyon, below are directions for each to lead you to the East Walker Ranch Open Space.

From Placerita Cyn Exit

  1. Take 14 freeway to Placerita Canyon Road.
  2. Exit at Placerita Canyon Road:
    •  Coming from Northbound 14, turn RIGHT onto Placerita Canyon Road.
    •  Coming from Southbound 14, turn LEFT onto Sierra Highway, then at the light turn LEFT onto Placerita Canyon Road going under the freeway.
  3. Follow Placerita Canyon Road for approximately 4 miles.
  4. Turn RIGHT into East Walker Ranch Open Space.
  5. Pay $20 cash at the gate to enter and park.

From Sand Cyn Exit

  1. Take 14 freeway to Sand Canyon Road.
  2. Exit at Sand Canyon Road:
    •  Coming from Northbound 14, turn RIGHT onto Sand Canyon Road.
    •  Coming from Southbound 14, turn LEFT onto Soledad Canyon Road, then at the light turn LEFT onto Sand Canyon Road going over the freeway.
  3. Follow Sand Canyon Road for approximately 3.2 miles.
  4. Turn RIGHT at Placerita Canyon Road.
  5. Follow Placerita Canyon Road for approximately 1 mile.
  6. Turn LEFT into East Walker Ranch Open Space.
  7. Pay $20 cash at the gate to enter and park.
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PARKING DETAILS

Parking

All event parking will be at East Walker Ranch Open Space. Race day parking will start at 6:00 AM.

Friday early check-in parking: Free
Race day parking: $20 Cash Only

Carpool

Parking space is limited, we recommend buddying up with your friends or teammates and carpooling to the race. This will save you parking fees and it's simply more fun to go to the race together!

Parking Tips

Do not block any driveways or cars, do not park outside of designated parking areas, cars will be towed. Lock your car and do not leave any valuables visible. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

No Parking

Absolutely NO parking on Placerita Canyon. Any cars that park on the road shoulder of Placerita Canyon during the race will be towed at the car owner's expense.

LODGING

Staying Near By

Traveling from out of town? Use the map below to locate places to book for your trip to run the Santa Clarita Trail Race. Also check the "What local hotel or lodging options are available?" FAQ for discounts at local hotels.

RACE DAY: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2025

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