Tecolote Canyon Hiking Area

Update: 04/12/25 Work done!😃 Trail moist still, blossoms🪻🌿🌸🌼💠🏵️, critters too!! 🐿️🦎🦋🐦🐣🦆🕊️🦉🐦‍⬛🦅(hawks),coyote🐺. Come👁️see soon!! Trail from Balboa Ave(dip) is being used by Trucks. Dusty. Aug/Sept '24. To about halfway up to Genesee Ave (Bus 41). Sewer project. Lots of shade, birds, butterflies, lizards! Watch for Poison Oak,"leaves of 3 let be" reddening now. *This trail follows Balboa Ave then heads north. Bathrooms & water at Mt. Etna Park. Picnic tables & play area and small parking lot also.

It’s a great area to walk a dog and get some running in. You’re technically not allowed to have dogs off leash, but if your dog is well trained and you keep an eye out for other dogs, in practice it doesn’t seem to be a problem.

Hidden gem! I drove pass the trail entrance a couple times, but never had a chance to explore the area until now. The commute is easy: you can take the 41 bus and it will bring you to the trail entrance on Genesee or you can park in the local parking and take a few minutes walk. The trail is a combination of tree, shrubs, creek, sunshine and fresh air. It will make a good workout or relaxation spot for you and your family

Decent amount of shade. Nice short hike. Took an hour and a half roughly. About 2.5 miles

The mosquitos are definitely out in abundance so wear some protection. Despite the bites, I received an amazing glimpse into the daytime activities of a older Black Crowned Night Heron which made the bites forgettable.