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A moderately challenging 4.6 mile loop in the Pacific Palisades. This route takes you on the popular Temescal Canyon Trail to Temescal Falls (dry now). From there, the hike makes a strong but shaded ascent up to the ridge and to Skull Rock, a cool little rock formation with some excellent views of the Pacific Coast and inland (on clear days). This is a great, slightly-more-than-casual workout hike with lots of great options to extend your trip to a full-day hike, too!
The Santa Monica Mountains are not lacking in trails with beautiful views, but Temescal Canyon is definitely one of the more popular ones.
Trailhead Access: Sunset Blvd. & Temescal Canyon Road, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. WE WILL MEET AT THE PARKING LOT NEXT TO SUNSET BLVD.
Trailhead Coordinates: 34.050217, -118.529141 (34° 03′ 00.78″N 118° 31′ 44.90″W)
Distance: 4.6 Miles
Elevation Gain: 1135 ft.
Time: 2.5 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Dogs: NO
Hike!