Halloween night, Full Moon, Eagle Rock from Trippet Ranch

Masks are mandatory as we gather at the trailhead! They will also be mandatory anytime we are gathered and cannot keep an appropriate social distance between people.

With its unique craggy surface and panoramic views, Eagle Rock, at 1,957 ft, is one of the most exciting hiking destinations in Topanga State Park. We will be hiking up the Musch Trail from the Trippet Ranch Parking Lot. This narrow trail is off limits to bikers as it cuts through sagebrush terrain. We will return on the Eagle Springs Fire Road.

Bring your dinner and plan to eat on the rather large rock while (hopefully) watching sunset and a full moon rise. We can toast the evening with whatever is in your cup. Also, bring some individually wrapped Halloween treats to share. Extra points if you come in a costume.

Distance: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Dogs: No! Not allowed in Topanga State Park
Restrooms: Nature
Water Fountain: No
Parking: There is some free parking on the street below and above the entrance to the park. The Trippet Ranch parking lot closes at sunset, so you cannot get in after sunset, but you can get out. Parking is somewhere around 8-$12.
Trail: single track up and fire road down
Sunset: 6 PM
Moon: Full with moonrise close to 6:30

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 and turn left. It is easy to miss this left turn!

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).

Bring:
Flashlight/headlamp, charged and ready to go!
Dinner and individually wrapped Halloween candy to share
Whatever you personally want to drink is fine to bring.
Whatever will keep you warm enough after sunset. I expect it will be windy and chilly.

COVID-19 DISCLAIMER / RULES
Please follow the guidelines under the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). https://covid19.ca.gov/
COVID information for Ventura and LA counties:
• https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/
• http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/

Your participation means you agree with the observance of mandated COVID-19 safety measures and you agree to follow these rules:

• Each participant will observe social distancing of 6 ft. among ourselves.
• It is required to carry a mask and wear it through the duration of the hike. Of course we remove our masks when we can but...
• Be considerate and wear your mask when near each other or near other hikers passing by.
• Cover your mouth with your elbow if you need to sneeze or cough.

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• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.
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