The path is currently approximately 8 miles (13 km) in length and generally runs in an east–west direction and closely follows the path of the Santa Clara River and Soledad Canyon Road between the communities of Canyon Country and Valencia through Saugus.
There are many jumping off points along the path providing access to neighborhoods, parks and commerce.
The main trail and its feeders are in close proximity and provide easy access to all four Metrolink stations located within the city limits.
These stations are Newhall, Santa Clarita, Via Princessa, and Vista Canyon.
On the eastern segment of the trail, there is a plan to extend west from Camp Plenty road along the north side of the river to a point 2 miles (3.2 km) west and east from Lost Canyon Road along the north bank of the river to Shadow Pines Blvd.