Monkeying Around At Topanga Lookout from Stunt Road---a loop hike

Post hike dinner is at The Reel Inn, located at PCH and Topanga canyon

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A 6 mile Loop hike from Stunt Road up the rocky ridge to Topanga Lookout, with amazing climbable rock formations all the way up, (takes 2.5 hours) then we collapse and eat snacks on the concrete pad up there with great views of the city and the ocean,

then head downhill via the Stunt High Trail past Cold Creek back to our cars.

NOTE: you will use your hands a lot, along with your feet, on this climb. That's why I'm the monkey man.....

Call me at 310-738-0861 if lost

DISTANCE: 6 miles, 5 HOURS. Elevation gain is 1250 feet from Stunt Road to Topanga Lookout in mostly full sun.

Weather:

http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/USCA0149

DIFFICULTY: The first 2.5 hours is a hard workout, but is doable by any able hiker. We will sometimes need to use our hands as we climb over rocks on the trail to Topanga Lookout. On the return trip, the trail is much easier (more civilized).

PLEASE: NO DOGS

AS USUAL: BRING 3 LITERS OF WATER, A HAT, SUNSCREEN, COMFORTABLE SHOES, SNACKS

LEGAL STUFF: finally, by going on this hike, you agree to assume all risks of this hike, and that no one at Meetup including the organizer is responsible for your safety. See the Meetup terms of service especially paragraph 6.2:

https://www.meetup.com/terms/

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