[By Lu Plauzoles, posted by Chuck Almdale]

We plan to meet at 8:30AM at the parking lot below the Sooky Goldman Nature Center. (restrooms there) I believe most navigation systems will recognize that site.

I will try to scout the area two days before the walk to ascertain the correct route and post any changes on the blog. However, expect to be taking N. Beverly Drive north past the Beverly Hills Hotel from Sunset Blvd. Left at the fork (tri-light) with Coldwater Canyon and then the very narrow Franklin Canyon Drive.

The north entrance from Mulholland Drive and the Tree People site IS STILL CLOSED because of road damage from rainstorms four years ago.

From Santa Monica, please allow 35-40 minutes travel due to early-morning traffic.

Please exercise extreme caution in respecting stop signs on the park road. Intersections are camera-controlled and since this is National Park Service land, photo-enforcement is serious and enforceable. (Like, $300-worth!) Do not expect cellphone reception in this narrow canyon.

We expect to walk down the length of the canyon and come back to the parking structure via the same route. Total approximately 1.75 miles walking. Approximately 2 hours with good looks at lingering warblers and wrens in classic southern California riparian/chaparral habitat, as well as the occasional waterfowl in the reservoir. Let’s see if the Common rAvens still own the real estate. The prize bird if we can spot one is the Hutton’s Vireo!

Call me or better, text me for details and questions: 310.779.0966
Lu Plauzoles

Link to Google Map:

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