Nicknamed "Musch->Eagle Rock->Hub Junction->Eagle Springs->Topanga Fire Road Double Loop" by our co-leader Peter Swank (some of us refer to him as "Topanga Peter", we will be on a 6.4 mile, 1200 ft gain journey to see the best of the wildflowers in Topanga State Park. Bring your cameras, water, and happy spirits! Directions: From the […]
School traffic and traffic on Topanga Canyon Blvd can make the drive longer than you expect, so please allow enough travel time! Topanga State Park is 36 square miles of natural wonder ensconced within Los Angeles' city limits. Starting at Trippet Ranch, we'll ramble through a shady oak grove favored by mule deer and into […]
In just under 7 miles, this "super-duper-double-looper" will explore the heart of Topanga State Park (TSP) and touch all of TSP's major trailheads. Starting at Trippet Ranch, we will head up TSP's Nature Trail which crosses Eagle Springs Fire Road near the junction of the East Topanga Fire Road (jumping off point to Parker Mesa). […]
School traffic and traffic on Topanga Canyon Blvd can make the drive longer than you expect, so please allow enough travel time! Topanga State Park is 36 square miles of natural wonder ensconced within Los Angeles' city limits. Starting at Trippet Ranch, we'll ramble through a shady oak grove favored by mule deer and into […]
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away No "Plus Ones" on this hike Plan on completing the entire hike or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level. No dogs Topanga State Park is 36 square […]
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away No "Plus Ones" on this hike Plan on completing the entire hike or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level. No dogs Topanga State Park is 36 square […]
HIKE OVERLOOKING SANTA MONICA BAY !!! SEMI EASY 7 MILE HIKE ( ROUND TRIP ) TERRIFIC view of the ocean from way up-top Parker Mesa... Moderate elevation gain, since we're starting from Trippett Ranch $10 parking at Trippett Ranch... Free outside on Entrada (refer to nifty map for details) Google Maps / https://goo.gl/maps/GJNC6xpNQqQ2 20825 Entrada […]
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ Details Eagle Rock, the most impressive landmark in all of Topanga State Park, will afford us an airy perch overlooking the upper watershed of Santa Ynez Canyon and the ocean beyond. We will picnic and explore on this impressive sandstone rock covered with crevices and caves Our trip to […]
Eagle Rock, the most impressive landmark in all of Topanga State Park, will afford us an airy perch overlooking the upper watershed of Santa Ynez Canyon and the ocean beyond. We will snack and explore on this impressive sandstone rock covered with crevices and caves. Our trip to the rock will traverse a seldom used […]
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