From trash to treasure.

The Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat Preservation Authority in September unveiled a new trailhead to facilitate public access to 225 acres of property managed on behalf of the landowner, L.A. County Sanitation Districts. The "Hacienda Hills" open space reserve was set aside as mitigation lands after expansion of a nearby landfill, which happens to be the county's largest. Visitors will able to enjoy up to six miles of trails available for hiking, cycling, or other non-motorized recreational uses. The trailhead also provides access to the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail Recreation Route. The Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program supported this project by facilitating a community trail design workshop with a project partner, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority. RTCA also conducted a preliminary trails assessment with the Habitat Authority and developed a trail exhibit for visitor information. The project was completed through a partnership with the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy and Los Angeles County departments of Recreation and Parks and Public Works.

For more information, please contact Jim Donovan, community planner, at [e-mail], or [phone].