An Ascent to Skull Rock

We meet at 8:20 and will begin no later than 8:30

A moderately challenging 4.6 mile trail in the Pacific Palisades. This route takes you on the popular Temescal Ridge Trail. The hike makes a strong ascent up to the ridge and to Skull Rock, a cool little rock formation with some excellent views of the Pacific Coast and inland.

Not really a beginners hike--there are significant stretches of uphill--but if you are a beginner and want a challenge then this is for you. The reward will be spectacular views from Skull Rock and from there back to the starting point is all downhill.

DISTANCE (ROUND-TRIP) - 4.6 mi
TIME - 2.0 hrs
ELEVATION - 1135 ft
LEVEL- moderate

WHAT TO BRING:
Water
Hiking shoes
Good mood

WHERE:
We will meet at the parking lot by administration office. This is near the second restroom. Yes, there is a small stone building near the park entrance which is a restroom but that is not the one we meet at. The second restroom is about 400-500 feet past the first one. We meet at 8:20. We will wait for 10 minutes for all of you latecomers but at 8:30 sharp we begin our glorious hike.

PARKING:
PAID parking at the parking lot at the trailhead. The fee is $12 per car.
FREE PARKING along Sunset Blvd.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
Please read this important disclaimer: The organizer, co-organizers are volunteers and are not professional guides and take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. Each person who signs up for a hike is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests and further agree to release and discharge Hike Group, its organizer, co-organizer from and against any and all liabilities arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities.

Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation.