
Starting from Deukmejian Wilderness Park along the Dunsmore Canyon Trail.

Starting up the Crescenta View Trail, Mount Lukens above.

The trail winds around on the slopes, switchbacking.

Some early morning shade at one of the many switchbacks.

Views into the city below.


Progress up the switchbacks along the Crescenta View Trail. Mount Lukens seen on the left.

Close-up along the slopes.

A section along the Crescenta View Trail where it follows the ridgeline.

More switchbacks overlooking the city.

Mount Lukens getting closer.

Approaching Mount Lukens Road.

View back just before reaching the road.

View back as we hike along the road.

Mount Lukens just ahead.

Mount Lukens summit, view south.

Mount Lukens summit, view west. We took a social trail along the ridge in order to get down to Haines Canyon Road.

Along Haines Canyon Road.

Descending along Haines Canyon Road.

View back toward Mount Lukens (left).

Switchbacks along the road.

Rim of the Valley Trail.

View back up toward Mount Lukens, now hiking down along the Rim of the Valley Trail.

Narrow trail with some erosion.

Another shot back up.

Continuing our descent along the Rim of the Valley Trail.

Descending into a canyon.

Short creek crossing and walk through the canyon.

View back into the canyon as the trail ascends out of the canyon.

Junction with the Le Mesnager Loop Trail.

Le Mesnager Loop Trail, leading back to Deukmejian Wilderness Park.
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