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Ritter Ranch

Directions & Trail Map
Ritter Ranch Park contains over 4,000 acres perched at the eastern end of the Sierra Pelona Mountains. The town of Acton and the upper Santa Clara River lie to the south. The Antelope Valley lies to the north and the Angeles National Forest continues westward for miles. With elevations ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 feet, this unique natural area contains plant communities indicative of a convergence of desert, mountain, and coastal influences. A system of ranch roads provide access and hiking trails throughout the park. Road access is available from both the Palmdale and Acton sides of the range.

Address: 4010 Elizabeth Lake Road, Palmdale

Park Features:
May 25 - 8:30pm, Full Moon Hike, Franklin Canyon Park
May 28 - 11am, Little Nature Explorers, Vista Hermosa Natural Park
June 1 - 10am, Innovation in the Golden Era, King Gillette Ranch
June 1 - 10am, Franklin's Movie Magic, Franklin Canyon Park
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