• Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains 2024 #5 – Santa Ynez Eagle Rock

    Santa Ynez Canyon Trailhead - Topanga State Park Santa Ynez Canyon Trail, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

    Hike #5 in the 2024 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains series is to Eagle Rock (1957'), a moderate 9-miles, 1800' gain outing up Santa Ynez Canyon and the Musch Trail to brunch at Eagle Rock before returning to our start. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag […]

  • 2023 Saturday Peaks in the Santa Monica Mountains #7 – Cathedral Rock

    Santa Ynez Canyon Trailhead - Topanga State Park Santa Ynez Canyon Trail, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

    Hike #7 in the 2023 highest and most interesting peaks in the Santa Monica Mountains series is to Cathedral Rocks (2000'), a moderate 9-miles, 1800' gain hike out and back hike past Hub Junction to Cathedral Rock (2000') with a stop for lunch at the Howard Kayton Bench (long-time SMMTF outings chair and leader) before […]

 

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