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Saddleback Butte State Park ETI - Corral 138 Ride & Lunch Saturday, April 27th 2024 In the Saddle at 10 am
Ride on April 27! As of 2015, State Parks has enhanced the horse staging area at Saddleback Butte on the East of Lancaster. The installed fence identifies the horse staging area, plus, there are two step-over gates installed for easy access at the horse staging area, and, at the end of the horse trail.
Please come and ride! Support your local California State Park! Increased attendance by campers, hikers and equestrians help to keep your local State Park stay open for all to enjoy.
The ride will be an out and back approximately 7 miles with a water stop. The trail is ideal for beginner riders/young horses and those who enjoy the beauty of our local desert. Sandy terrain! Beautiful views of the Antelope Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains. There may be many of our colorful Eastside wildflowers. The cost for the fundraising event is $25 which includes; BBQ burgers, chips, soda and dessert, plus parking. Bring a folding chair. Lunch only $10 RSVP by April 20! Must Register! Contact: Elaine Macdonald emac43031@gmail.com or text 661-839-2158 or home 661-946-1976 (leave a message)
The ride will be an out and back approximately 7 miles with a water stop. The trail is ideal for beginner riders/young horses and those who enjoy the beauty of our local desert. Sandy terrain! Beautiful views of the Antelope Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains. There may be many of our colorful Eastside wildflowers. The cost for the fundraising event is $25 which includes; BBQ burgers, chips, soda and dessert, plus parking. Bring a folding chair. Lunch only $10 RSVP by April 20! Must Register! Contact: Elaine Macdonald emac43031@gmail.com or text 661-839-2158 or home 661-946-1976 (leave a message)
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Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve's Jane Pinheiro Visitor Center is open until Mother's Day. Weekends 9 - 5 and Weekdays 10 - 4. Park is open for hiking and picnicing sunrise to sunset every day throughout the year. Click here for more information
The Visitor Center at Saddleback Butte State Park is open every weekend from 11 - 5 through the end of May.
Exhibits and a Junior Ranger Program are available. Cost $6.00 per car, $5.00 if a senior is on board!Get a head start on our Junior Ranger program. Download available below.Picnic area open dawn until dusk everyday. Campground open too!More information: Saddleback Butte State Park
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