We will have two short hikes; Saddle Peak hike (about 3 miles with approximately 500′ elevation gain) and Topanga Lookout hike (about 2 miles with approximately 400′ elevation gain).
https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/topanga-lookout/
We will begin Saddle Peak hike at the end of the Stunt Road hike near the intersection of Stunt Road and Schueren Road. Saddle Peak offers beautiful, panoramic views of the Malibu Mountains with striking views of the Pacific, Calabasas Peak, Stunt Ranch State Park, and Old Topanga Canyon. There will be a little rock-scambling close to the top. We will take a short break at Saddle Peak and return to the beginning point. Then, we will proceed to Topanga Lookout hike.
We will head up the paved Topanga Tower Motorway which crosses a junction, (Fossil Ridge Trail/Backbone Trail), and continue up the paved road toward the radio towers atop the summit. When a wide dirt trail veers off to the left, follow this track along the ridge uphill and down to the lookout. The large, graffiti-covered concrete foundation at the site of the old fire tower offers amazing views of the surrounding mountains and landscape, wide and far.
These hikes comprise about 5 miles with 900 – 1000’ elevation gain.
Directions:
From the 101 – exit at the Las Virgenes Road exit and go south (toward the ocean). Drive 3 miles to Mulholland Highway and make a left turn. Continue 4 miles to Stunt Road and turn right. Go just past the 1.94 mile marker at the entrance to the UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve, park and meet in the asphalt pullout on the right.
From PCH – turn inland on Las Flores Road (across from Duke’s Restaurant). Drive 3.4 miles up this narrow twisting canyon and turn right onto Rambla Pacifico Street. After 0.6 miles, make a sharp right onto Schueren Road, and take that for 1.8 miles to the intersection with Stunt Road and Saddle Peak Road. The trailhead is on the left just past the intersection.
Please review the guidelines (link to the guidelines) to join our hikes.
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:
- Proof of vaccination required.
- Don’t show up unless you’re shown on the “Attending” list.
- Plan on KEEPING UP with the group (2.5MILES/HR+) and completing the entire hike at a moderate pace, or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
- Your safety is your own personal responsibility, but the hike leader reserves the right to ask you to leave if you come unprepared.
- No “Plus Ones” or dogs on Weekday Trailblazer hikes.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY – PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY
The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.
Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.
If you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
