Sand Canyon is a valley and community on the east side of the city of Santa Clarita in northwestern Los Angeles County, California.

Sand Canyon
Valley
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Coordinates: 34.41°N 118.42°W / 34.41; -118.42
Country	United States
State	California
County	Los Angeles
Elevation [1]	1,736 ft (529 m)
ZIP code	91387
Area code(s)	661

Geography

The canyon is in the northwestern San Gabriel Mountains foothills, in the upper Santa Clara River watershed. It is located in the neighborhood of Canyon Country in the city of Santa Clarita.

In 2016, the canyon was the site of a major wildfire known as the Sand Fire.[2]

Development

Sand Canyon is an equestrian community, with trails for horseback riding, and large, upscale estates - among the most expensive in the Santa Clarita Valley. Most homes in Sand Canyon are custom-built.[3] The community includes Sand Canyon Country Club. Plans for a Sand Canyon resort and spa have encountered hurdles and criticism from residents.[4]

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