Hondo Canyon to Saddlepeak ~ Intermediate Hike

We are limiting this hike to 15 due to the limited parking on Old Topanga Road. Please carpool if possible.

This stretch of the Backbone Trail travels between Old Topanga Canyon Road and Saddle Peak Road. It is a steady climb for 3.67 miles with 1550 feet of gain (all downhill on the return trip!). Many sections are well shaded, switching through dense oak woodland all the way to Saddle Peak. This trail offers excellent views of Topanga and the surrounding area.

Directions:

From PCH, turn inland onto South Topanga Canyon Road. After 4.3 miles, turn left and head onto Old Topanga Canyon Road for about 0.4 mile. Safely park along either side of the road and locate the marked trailheads.

From Conejo Valley take Ventura Fwy (101) east to Topanga Canyon Blvd exit. From Ventura Blvd/Topanga Cyn Blvd head south (towards ocean) for about 8 miles. Turn right onto Old Topanga Canyon Road for about 0.4 miles.

Please review the guidelines (guidelines) to join our hikes.
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:

• 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.
• Please consider bringing mosquito spray as they may be present.

DISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY - PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY
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.

Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.

If you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No "Plus Ones" or dogs on Weekday Trailblazer hikes.