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Hansen Dam - Middle Lake

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Plan a family outing at Hansen Dam, a scenic man-made lake. Fish in the lake, take walks to explore the spacious wilds, look for horses, birds and other wildlife or take a stroll on the loop around the lake.

STARTING AND ENDING

11770 Foothill Boulevard. Sylmar, CA 91342. (818) 899-4537

DIRECTIONS TO THE START

TRANSIT: Take the 292 Bus to Hansen Dam Aquatic Center.

CAR: Take the 5 Freeway and exit on Osborne Street. Head east on Orborne. Right on Stonehurst Boulevard and continue until reaching the parking lot.

DINING

Ranch Side Cafe

11355 Foothill Boulevard

CA 91342-6770

(818) 834-0031

Big Pop's

10755 Glenoaks Boulevard

CA 91331-1683

(818) 896-5599

Numero Uno Pizza

10750 Glenoaks Boulevard

CA 91331-1690

(818) 890-5515

Toqueria Los Compadres

11920 Foothill Boulevard

CA 91342-7101

(818) 834-6990

Las Cuatro Milpas

10707 Glenoaks Boulevard

CA 91331-1683

(818) 899-7641
 

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