:Sand Canyon, Santa Clarita, California
{{Short description|Neighborhood in Santa Clarita, California}}
{{distinguish|Sand Canyon, Kern County, California}}
{{for|ancient pueblo in Colorado|Sand Canyon Pueblo}}
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Sand Canyon is a valley and residential neighborhood in the southeastern corner of the borough of Canyon Country in Santa Clarita, California. The neighborhood is notable for its equestrian community and remoteness relative to the rest of the city.
History
The unincorporated community of Sand Canyon was annexed as a part of the city of Santa Clarita on December 25, 1987. Additional parcels of land to the northeast were gradually annexed between 1989 and 1992. The westernmost and southernmost properties of Sand Canyon were annexed in 2012 and 2013, respectively.{{citation|title=City of Santa Clarita Completed Annexations (1987-2022)|url=https://www.santa-clarita.com/home/showpublisheddocument/16334/638047105791700000|accessdate=15 April 2023}}
In 2016, the canyon was the site of a major wildfire known as the Sand Fire.{{cite news|last1=Hassan|first1=Carma|title=Hundreds flee Santa Clarita wildfire|url=http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/23/us/sand-fire-california|accessdate=25 July 2016|agency=CNN}}
Geography
The canyon is in the northwestern San Gabriel Mountains foothills, in the upper Santa Clara River watershed. It is located in the borough of Canyon Country in the city of Santa Clarita.
Community
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.{{cite web|url=https://gregoryrealestategroup.com/neighborhood/sand-canyon/|title=The Homes and Neighborhoods in Sand Canyon of Santa Clarita|publisher=Gregory Real Estate Group|access-date=2021-05-13}} The community includes Sand Canyon Country Club. Plans for a Sand Canyon resort and spa have encountered hurdles and criticism from residents.{{cite web|url=https://signalscv.com/2021/01/sand-canyon-resort-proposal-reaches-hurdle-with-numerous-concerns-from-planning-commission/|title=Sand Canyon Resort proposal reaches hurdle with numerous concerns from Planning Commission|work=Santa Clarita Valley Signal|date=2021-01-20|access-date=2021-05-13}}
Notable ranch properties include Macmillan Ranch, Rancho Deluxe, Robinson Ranch, and Sable Ranch.
References
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