Placerita Canyon State Park

Placerita Canyon State Park is a wonderful nature getaway right in Los Angeles County, which manages the park. It provides a number of hiking trails that aren’t too strenuous and are shaded with trees. (Among trees found in the park include chaparral and oak woodland.) There are also self-guided educational trails on site, as well as a free nature center where clean restrooms are accessible. The park is a designated State Historic Landmark: the part of the park called “Oak of the Golden Dream” it is the site of California’s original gold discovery, which happened in 1842. There are abundant learning opportunities at this state park, as well as opportunities to indulge in nature.