Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2024 #8 - Temescal Inspiration Murphy

Hike #8 in the 2024 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series, is a strenuous and adventurous 10 mile, 1700’ gain lollipop hike from Temescal Park to Inspiration Point in Will Rogers State Park and then unto Murphy Ranch where some participants can add the two 500-step stairs up and back to work up an appetite for lunch at the “reputed Nazi encampment.” The stairs add an additional mile, but you are not required to do them.

Return will be via Rustic Canyon back through Will Rogers State Park which is a sketchy trail. Long sleeve shirts and pants are recommended as the poison oak is plentiful. There is bouldering required so poles are also recommended. You will not avoid getting your feet wet. An adventurous spirit is required for this outing.

Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and an adventurous attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag alert cancels. Poles, long sleeve shirts, and long pants will be useful for traversing Rustic Canyon which is an adventurous trail as noted previously.

We met at 8:00 AM at the water fountain across from the offices in Temescal Canyon. Park in the Temescal Canyon parking lot for a fee or outside the park on either side of Temescal Canyon Road for free.

Please print out the Sierra Club medical form and bring it with you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. https://tinyurl.com/ycy985mt.