Equestrians, bicyclists, runners and sightseers are celebrating the completion of a new scenic route, as the Iron Horse Trailhead opened to hundreds of trail enthusiasts on June 13, providing a new connection to the South Fork Trail.
The four-mile Iron Horse Trail is a multi-use riding and walking path that extends from the trailhead at the north side of Magic Mountain Parkway east of Tourney Road, to the South Fork Trail. The 15-foot tall monument showcases three vertical steel beams, each with two arms pointing in the general direction of an assortment of historical landmarks around the Santa Clarita Valley including: The Oak of the Golden Dream, Newhall Ranch, Mentryville, Tatavium Native American Indians, Lyons Station and the Golden Spike. Mayor Frank Ferry and the Santa Clarita City Council held a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Iron Horse Trailhead and spoke about the importance of the partnership project between the City of Santa Clarita and Newhall Land, which links local trails with regional trails, providing a scenic pathway for users. The new trailhead area includes: a rest area with a shaded structure with benches and a kiosk, pedestrian and equestrian parking, a drinking fountain, a water bubbler for horses and a trailside art piece completed by local artists Idelle Tyzbir and Dianne Foderaro.
photos courtesy City of Santa Clarita