Gateway to Towsley Canyon Corridor

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Towsley Canyon. Take The Old Rd to Towsley Canyon Rd. Park at N 34° 21.449 W 118° 33.940.

The hike up Towsley Canyon to the cache is very kid friendly. While at the cache, be sure to check out "Gateway Cave", about 60 feet south. Just beyond the cache, kids and adults will all enjoy the dramatic walk through the narrow well shaded Towsley Canyon Corridor.

Just past the corridor or "Narrows", the trail becomes steeper and a series of well maintained switchbacks zigzag their way up to the top of the southeast canyon wall. From there, the trail skirts the ridgeline, passing by several absolutely gorgeous vista points with sweeping views in every direction, before making a thrilling decent into scenic Wiley Canyon and eventually emerging at the Wiley Canyon trailhead, N 34° 21.426 W 118° 33.544.

I have hidden a camo'd ammo can within a few yards of the trail. There is a 3.0 direct approach to the cache, however a more kid friendly 2.0 approach can be found close by.

This cache has been stocked with a logbook, pen, pencil and sharpener plus many nifty trade items geared toward kids of all ages. Due to weak gps reception in the area, I have provided a "spoiler" photo.

Many other caches are hidden along the Towsley/Wiley Canyon Loop Trail.
Always use caution when reaching into dark places.

Good luck & Happy caching!

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Cattails In The Canyon

These reedlike marsh plants can be found at the southwestern end of the corridor.
Gateway Cave

The Spoiler Photo

No peeking unless absolutely necessary.
Trail Up The Southeast Wall

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Cache Logs

November 13 by Damocles25 (192 found) Took the 3.0 approach just beacause I could :-) Came from the hills when I went into the corridor and it freaked me out. The sun was well into setting and tought for amoment that I had lost the trail. Little did I realize the trail hops back and forth over the stream. Almost figured that I would have to back track 4+ miles back up and around but noted that caches lead thru the canyon. Thanks your cache showed me to press on ahead and prevented me from spending the night in the great out doors. [view this log]

November 11 by DNis² (28 found) Found this one while out hiking with our 2 boxers. Even they could get to it and appreciate this great spot! [view this log]

September 7 by GPS Hunter (347 found) First time on the loop. Fun hike for the doggies. TNLN TFTC [view this log]

August 15 by MRMAT (165 found) Found it. TFTC [view this log]

June 13 by The_Cupcake_Kid (164 found) Found my way up, not sure which level of difficulty, but when you eat cupcakes daily, anything more then 3 feet up a hill is climbing Everest to me :) My caching companion Natcho spotted it immediately. TS/LS/SL TFTC BTW Gillwell Geocoin is not in the cache. The Cupcake Kid [view this log]

Current time: 11/21/2009 3:14:10 PM
Last Updated: 11/18/2009 8:42:49 PM
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