This is my new favorite local hike with stunning views of urban sprawl contrasted with open desert. I wasn’t familiar with his area so I parked in a dirt parking lot off Town Center next the flood channel and hiked up to the flood basin. From there I found the ATV tracks that start up the steep first hill. Once you finish the first steep hill it’s smooth sailing. On the return I followed the Permagrin bike trail.

Next time I’ll take the more gradual trail up the canyon and on the return use the wash next to Permagrin (and avoid the steep bike bumps). I wouldn’t recommend this in the summer unless you are prepared for extreme heat.