Placerita Canyon Road
CODE BC
Drive at a Glance
Route
State 14 to Sand Canyon Road
County
Los Angeles County
Region
San Gabriel Mountains
Road character
Modern two-lane road along canyon highlands
Services
None entire route. Nearby city with Food and Gas.
Roadway advisory: Avoid during peak commute periods.
About the Drive
This road runs from Newhall at 13th Street / San Fernando Road to Sand Canyon Road. There is a gate along the segment between San Fernando Road and Sierra Highway, but the rest of the roadway is fully open to the public. Beyond Sierra Highway, the canyon deepens providing beautiful views of the western San Gabriel Mountains. One of the first major gold discoveries occurred along here at the Oak of the Golden Dream in 1842, located quite close to where Placerita Canyon Road crosses the creek the first time, east of Disney Ranch. The road also provides a scenic alternative to the 14 freeway during peak traffic times to Canyon Country and beyond.
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