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To get to the parking on Cloverleaf, take Alta Vista North from Foothill, and then left on Scenic which turns into Cloverleaf. Or, go North on Heather Heights from Scenic, park, and walk right on Lotone. Note Scenic does not connect between Cloverleaf and Alta Vista. Click above image for Map and junction .
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The trailhead entrance is just past a private driveway and before the mailbox at 600 N Cloverleaf Dr. Follow the trail curving around to the right.
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Step over the bar on the right side of the gate and enter the Monrovia Hillside Wilderness Preserve. Maria was instrumental in getting the city to lower the bar so mountain bikers and seniors could get over easier.
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Find the single track trail at the South side of the tree to go up 20 Palm canyon. You will eventually return on the trail at the North side of the tree from the meadow.
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Take your time going up the 8 switchbacks, the climb to the bench on the top of the ridge and the views are worth it.
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3 Trail Junction. Coming down off the Experienced trail shown on the right, bear left and go up about 50 yards to the Hairpin view spot.
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Coming back down the middle single track has fewer steep sections than the wider main trail on the left.
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At Mountain Bike curve look for the single track on the left to take Leslie and Maria's shortcut return down the meadow.