Hansen Dam Equestrian Center

As an avid hiker, I love finding out-​of-​the-​way trails that are beautiful and uncrowded. The trails that start out of the Hansen Dam area fit the bill. This review focuses on the bridle trails that start out of the Hansen Dam area and take you up the Tujunga Wash towards the Foothill bridge.
This area, as another Unilocaler said, remains untouched and unspoiled, except for the bridle trails. People who say that Los Angeles doesn’t have seasons would be shocked to see the changes here; flowers blossoming in spring, leaves turning brown in fall. There’s usually water year-​round deep in the wash. There are also untouched stands of yucca as well as lots of birds.
Take lots of water. Look out for snakes. And enjoy.

A little piece of what the valley looked like in its natural state. Absolutely beautiful surrounded by our majestic mountains one tends to become one with mother nature as the sound of running water fills the lake along with your soul! Relax, close your eyes open your ears and take in a deep breath along with all the serenity this magical habitat has to offer. It’s easy to see why people migrating through the San fernando valley fell in love and decided to make it there home.

The trail I actually started at was the Tujunga Wash but we ended riding through the Hansen Dam Trail.
It’s quite lovely with the lakes and trees with orange and brown leaves. It really looks like fall here. Breathtaking.
It would be a difficult hike due to deep rivers passing through, but for horseback riding it’s wonderful. The horses have a lot to munch on, like grass and bamboo leaves.
In the summer, the weather is great because some of the trails dips down low and there are a lot of trees for shade.
There are dirt, water, grass, and sand trails. It’s a great way to escape the city life even though it’s only a few miles away. You really do feel like you’re in a forest far far away.

I do NOT ride horses but I came here looking for nice views and hiking trails overlooking Hansen Dam. This place is not apt for hiking as it is too sandy and the terrain can be difficult and full of horse manure but it looks like the ideal place for horse riding. There are thick areas of willows around the river wash and wet spots. Great views of the damn. I saw a lot of riders taking their horses for a stroll.