Parker Mesa Overlook - Gentler Intermediate

Traffic on Topanga Canyon Blvd can make the drive longer than you expect, so please allow enough travel time!

Topanga State Park is 36 square miles of natural wonder ensconced within Los Angeles' city limits. Starting at Trippet Ranch, we'll ramble through a shady oak grove favored by mule deer and into stretches of grassland.

Beyond the ranch, the trail begins to rise along the ridgeline between Topanga and Santa Ynez Canyons. Giant slabs of sandstone mark the route to their former home beneath the Pacific Ocean.
When the rising is done, we'll rest on Parker Mesa Overlook, we will have a glimpse of Pacific Palisades after the fire as with the entire LA Basin stretched below us, the majestic San Gabriel Mountains to our north, Catalina Island to the south, and the sweeping crescent of the Santa Monica coastline to the east.

This is about a 6.5 mile out and back hike with approximate elevation gain of 1100’-1200’ entailing 375 feet of elevation change.

Directions:
From the 101, exit at Topanga Canyon Boulevard (CA 27), drive south over the crest of the mountains and proceed three miles to Entrada Road (not Entrado!) and turn left. Keep to the left at every opportunity until you reach the park's main parking lot (about one mile)

From the Pacific Coast Highway, travel north on Topanga Canyon Boulevard, pass the post office at the center of "town," then turn right on Entrada Road. Keep to the left at every opportunity until you reach the park's main parking lot (about one mile).

Parking is $10.00/$9.00 for seniors (exact change, although I think they take cc) in Park. There is some street parking (free) outside of the park on the road.

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Please review the guidelines to join our hikes:
Restrictions apply for your safety and our -
• Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list.
• Plan on KEEPING UP with the group and completing the entire hike at a moderate pace.

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The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.
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