Skull Rock Topanga State Park Pacific Palisades - Skull Rock: head-shaped outcropping on Temescal Ridge in Topanga State Park
Skull Rock sits on the shoulders of Temescal Ridge north of Temescal Gateway Park, delivering broad views over Santa Monica Bay. The head-shaped sandstone formation can be reach as an extension of Temescal Canyon Loop, bringing the hike to 3.8 miles. Skull Rock can also be reached via trailheads farther up Temescal Ridge. The nearest trailhead, located in the Palisades Highlands, provides... Read more.
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TagsA green icon depicting a tags represents a list of words and phrases that this content is tagged with Tagged with · Bouldering · California State Parks · Free Trails · Ocean Views · Pacific Palisades · Temescal Gateway Park · Topanga · Santa Monica Mountains · Topanga State Park

Distance: 1.5 miles · Elevation change: 275 feet
By: Published: Last updated: June 5, 2017
Rivas Canyon Trail between Temescal Gateway Park and Will Rogers State Park Rivas Canyon Hike
Rivas Canyon lies between Will Rogers State Park and Temescal Gateway Park. Rivas Canyon Trail crosses the ridge east of Temescal Canyon and travels down rustic Rivas Canyon to connect the two parks on a single-track that is 2.1 miles from end to end with 480 feet of elevation between the high and low points of the trail. Looking up Temescal Canyon from the start of Rivas Canyon Trail ... Read more.
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TagsA green icon depicting a tags represents a list of words and phrases that this content is tagged with Tagged with · California State Parks · Free Trails · Ocean Views · Pacific Palisades · Temescal Gateway Park · Will Rogers State Park · Santa Monica Mountains

Distance: 4.2 miles · Elevation change: 480 feet
By: Published: Last updated: January 17, 2018
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Temescal Canyon Loop offers a good workout along with ocean and canyon views. Temescal Gateway Park is situated just off Sunset Blvd in the Pacific Palisades, and this convenient urban location makes Temescal Canyon Loop a very popular hike. The basic dimensions of the loop is 2.6 miles with 860 feet of elevation gain, but the hike can be expanded to four miles or longer thanks to a variety... Read more.
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Distance: 2.6 miles · Elevation change: 860 feet
By: Published: Last updated: May 19, 2024
Los Liones Trail Parker Mesa Overlook Topanga State Park sunset boulevard Palisades Hike bench ocean view ivy romantic hike lovers trail Los Leones Trail
Los Liones Trail weaves up a lush canyon at the south end of Topanga State Park, just a mile from the Pacific Ocean. The ivy and chaparral-lined hike offers glimpses of Santa Monica Bay. After 1.3 miles and 550 feet of elevation gain, Los Liones Trail arrives at a clearing on a ridge at a bench that looks down on the Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, and the ocean beyond. The top of Los... Read more.
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Distance: 2.6 miles · Elevation change: 550 feet
By: Published: Last updated: June 11, 2019
Parker Mesa Overlook hike East Topanga Fire Road Topanga State Park Los Angeles California Paseo Miramar hike
Parker Mesa Overlook offers panoramic views of Santa Monica Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The coastline spans from Palos Verdes to Malibu, with nothing but blue in between. Parker Mesa Overlook is located on the west side of Topanga State Park, which holds the distinction of being the: World's largest wildland within the boundaries of a major city. This distinguishes it from Griffith... Read more.
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Distance: 7.8 miles · Elevation change: 1300 feet
By: Published: Last updated: June 2, 2017