7 miler to Eagle Rock and Temescal Peak from Trippet Ranch (Topanga SP)

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Saturday, March 7 - Eagle Rock and Temescal Peak from Trippet Ranch (Topanga SP)

Eagle Rock is one of the best vista points in the Santa Monica Mountains, serving up panoramic views of Santa Monica Bay and Los Angeles.

From Trippet Ranch you will gain 926 feet getting to Eagle Rock and Temescal Peak (2,000 feet) in a loop taking in several trails in the Topanga State Park. It is 7.4 miles roundtrip through woodlands along fire roads and some single track.

Carpool from Santa Clarita Valley:

Meet your hike leader at Towsley Canyon, 24255 The Old Road, Newhall, CA, outside the gate at 7:00AM. We will organize carpools and depart at 7:15 AM SHARP for the Trippet Ranch trailhead.

Directions to Topanga State Park Trailhead from Towsley Canyon, Santa Clarita Valley, (32 miles, ~45 mins):

Merge onto I-5 South. Keep right to continue on the I-405 S/​San Diego Fwy, following signs for Santa Monica. After 9.0 miles, take the exit to US101 N, towards Ventura , drive 8.2 miles on the 101, and exit at California 27 S/​Topanga Cyn Blvd. Merge on to Topanga Cyn Blvd and drive 7.8 miles south on Topanga Canyon Blvd until you see Entrada Road on the left. Road is twisty so be on the look out for it. Turn east (left) into Entrada Road and drive up the mountain for 1 mile , following signs for Topanga State Park / Trippet Ranch and you will see cars parked on the left side of the road.

NOTE: There are no dogs allowed in the park. Also there is a $10 Park Service day-use fee to park in the Trippet Ranch parking lot, which is open from 8:00 a.m. to sunset. They have immaculate modern bathrooms; so if you carpool and want to support their upkeep, go for it. Alternatively, a few hundred yards outside the park, there may be free parking spaces along the road.

Meet the Hike Leader: At Towsley Canyon to carpool, or later at the Trippet Ranch Trailhead, by the parking lot bathrooms.

We plan to be at the trailhead by 8.15AM so the group can leave promptly by 8.30AM. Note: Only if you have checked in at Towsley to carpool and are caught in traffic will we wait for you.

Hike portion is ~3 hours, so we hope to be back to Towsley by about 12.30 - 1.00PM.

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Bring: Plenty of water (2 - 3 L, if it is hot), a snack, sunscreen, and shoes with good tread.

Dogs: Unfortunately, DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THIS TRAIL.

Adventure Pass: Not Required.

Rating: Easy +++/ Moderate - (due to periodic elevation gains and the overall mileage)

Leader: George

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