EAGLE ROCK in TOPANGA HIKE - 5 MILES ROUND TRIP - COOL FREAKING ROCKS AND STUFF

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The hike meanders thru oak trees and winding trails, around several rock formations approx 5.2 MILES roundtrip past Eagle Rock. 800 Ft elevation gain.

GREAT for beginners.

We'll stop on top of Eagle rock for at least a half hour to rest / relax / snack and check out a couple small caves.

Should take AROUND 3 hours AT A RELAXED PACE.

We'll leave at 11:15 sharp

Parking at the park is $10...

FREE parking outside the park

(10 minute walk to the meeting place)

CLICK HERE for PICS of the Eagle Rock Trail (http://picasaweb.google.com/hikingla/EAGLEROCK#slideshow/5446505346718977730)

CLICK HERE for MAP TO THE HIKE (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=34.092331,-118.519306&spn=0.129507,0.264187&z=13&msid=101689764096842350298.00048157f363e465bf832)

CLICK HERE for MAP OF THE HIKE (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=34.100967,-118.570075&spn=0.032373,0.066047&t=h&z=15&msid=101689764096842350298.00048157f363e465bf832)

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ABUELITAS FOR FOOD AFTERWARDS

(unless we have more than 20 people... then we'll go to REEL INN)

( Abuelitas is in downtown Topanga / Reel Inn is on PCH and Topanga Cyn Drive )

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DIRECTIONS:
From the Ventura Freeway (101), exit at Topanga Canyon Boulevard, drive south over the crest of the mountains and proceed three miles to Entrada Road (not Entrado!) and turn left. Keep to the left at every opportunity until you reach the park's main parking lot (about one mile)

From Pacific Coast Highway, travel north on Topanga Canyon Boulevard, pass the post office at the center of "town," then turn right on Entrada Road. Keep to the left at every opportunity until you reach the park's main parking lot (about one mile).

Parking is $10.00 (exact change) in Park. There is some street parking (free) outside of the park on the road.

Bring at least 1 qt of water

Sorry, no dogs allowed as this is a state park