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California Scenic Drives – Canyon Roads CA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canyon roads are plentiful in California. From the lush coastal hillsides w\/ mansions to the lunar like box canyons & slot canyons of the desert. We dig the back roads<\/a> as much as you do, so get ready to explore this weekend. (GPS data is later dude!)<\/p>\n

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What is the difference between a canyon & a valley?<\/p>\n

I can recall that canyons are tighter, smaller cracks in the terrain, most likely in lower elevations & rugged hillsides. Steeper walls, lots of rocks, some vegetation. A major desert wash, a creek or seasonal stream usually runs parallel to the paved road.<\/p>\n

Many canyon roads in California have been paved for urban development or for a major through-route access. These provide great quick “day trips” from the city.<\/p>\n

Valleys are larger open areas surrounded by mountains. Since the majority of Southern Cal is desert climate, you won’t be seeing many fern canyons or big open alpine meadows. Manzanita & sage brush meadows are the norm, for elevated valleys & mountains, such as the National Forest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles County <\/a>is a popular place to explore canyons for a “mind-unwind drive” or the half day picnic trip, away from work.<\/p>\n

California Scenic Drives listed below….<\/p>\n

PAVED Canyon Roads –<\/strong>
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