Secret Staircases of Rustic Canyon + Murphy Ranch

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POST HIKE LUNCH:

SONNY McLEAN'S
2615 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90403
https://www.sonnymcleans.com/
Take Allenford/26th st to Wilshire
https://goo.gl/maps/UnP6etQqotaUXGxU9

A hidden staircase, the longest public staircase in Los Angeles, drops 24 stories into the middle of lush Rustic Canyon. I will combine a 6-mile hike with the stairs taking in Rustic and Sullivan Canyons by way of little known trails. Along the way we'll visit Murphy Ranch, a 1930s hideout where, according to urban legend, Third Reich sympathizers could sequester themselves until German rule had been established in the USA

See the enhanced hike description including trail pics here: https://www.meetuphikes.com/event/secret-staircases-rustic-canyon-murphy-ranch/

DIRECTIONS

From Sunset Boulevard, 3 miles west of the 405, turn north at the light onto Capri Drive (there is a shorter way by turning onto San Remo Dr to Monaco Dr, but its easy to miss). After 1/3 mile continue through the traffic circle, remaining on Capri Drive for another 1/3 mile until it comes to an end at Casale Road. Sullivan Ridge Fire road begins to the left but do not turn left on Casale Rd. Find street parking to the right or on adjacent roads. We'll meet on the corner of Casale and Capri

You will be parking in a residential neighborhood with parking restrictions — pay attention to signs.

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