We will head up and down in this jaunt to Eagle Rock, following the Garapito trail into the canyon and then up the hill to our destination. We will return via the fireroad. Or we’ll do the whole thing in reverse. It willl be a game time decision. I have not personally done this trail since last year’s rains that took a toll on the trail, but I have heard that it is repaired and in good shape! Yay!
Distance < 8 miles
Elevation gain: ~1400 ft
Eagle Rock, located in Topanga SP, is the primary attraction of this hike. It juts impressively out from the hillside, with dramatic shear cliffs on three sides. There is easy access to the top of Eagle Rock from the trail. Usually accessed via Trippet Ranch, this hike starts from the Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park at the south end of Reseda Blvd. This will be a combination of trails and fire roads. We start off with fire road and then take the Garapito Trail to Eagle Rock where we’ll take a short break before returning on fire roads to our cars on Reseda. The Garapito Trail is where we get our bonus ab workout due to the necessity to avoid so many low branches (right, Mike?). As usual bring ample supplies of liquid refreshment, snacks, sunscreen and dress accordingly depending on the weather conditions.
Directions: Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park is located on the southern end of Reseda Blvd. in Tarzana, 3.2 miles south of the Ventura Fwy. The park and parking are at the end of Reseda Blvd. ***NOTE::: There is a yellow or white line across the road to mark where the fee parking starts and an “Iron Ranger” to pay the fee. Park before the line for free. Be aware as there is a “photo-enforced” stop sign in the area.
Park Map (http://www.lamountains.com/maps/marvinBraude.pdf)
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