Hours: 2 hours and half (Â 5.65Â miles round trip)
Difficulty: Moderate
Pet-Friendly: Dogs are allowed on leash. But, it would be challenge for your loved one, because it is very steep.
Parking: plenty of space inside park. (It’s free)
This is the most intensive workout recently. The Vital Link Trail is 1.5 miles one way, but it is very steep ascent from the beginning to end. I rested a couple of time during ascend, and the heart runs so fast all the time. You will rewarded once you reach to the top. Then from Vital Link Peak to Verdugo Peak it is much easier because it is mostly flat and slight ascend. Whenever there is a junction, take right. I read articles that mentions funny signs for smokers. When I head to Verdugo Peak, I actually didn’t notice it, I found the sign when I return.  About a mile and quarter, you will find a paved road that reaches Verdugo Peak. Verdugo Peak itself do not have any specials, except five polls and a small building. The ridge line of Verdugo Mountain is bike friendly, and pet friendly. Next time, I will come with my four leg friends and enjoy walking with them.
My second visit on Dec 24, 2016, 1 hour 20 minutes out and back. A lot of improvement of speed than first visit.
For going up: 47 minutes 38 seconds.
For coming down: 31 minutes 31 seconds.
