Trip/Event Location: Calabasas, CAUS
Trip Leader(s):
Max # People: 20
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: Yes, but I'm not running this; I'm looking for other members to join me
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Date: July 11, 2010 Time: 9:00 am Near: Calabasas, CA Distance: 6 miles round trip Elevation: 1500 feet Hike Time: 4 1/2 hours with lunch Difficulty: Moderate Trail Type: Fire road/trail
Trailhead: d 7-5-10
From 101 North, exit Topanga Canyon Blvd South (CA-27), go 1.6 miles, turn right at Mulholland DR for .5 miles, turn left at Mulholland HWY and go 5.3 miles, turn left at Stunt RD for 1.0 miles to the pullout on the right.
From 101 South, exit on Las Virgenes Road and head south for 3 miles to Mulholland Highway. Turn left and continue 4 miles to Stunt Road. Turn right and drive 1 mile to the pullout on the right.
From Santa Monica, drive north on PCH/Highway 1 to Topanga Canyon Blvd (CA-27) and go 4.3 miles. Turn left at Old Topanga Canyon RD, go 3.7 miles. Turn left to stay on Old Topanga Canyon for 1.6 miles. Turn left to stay on Old Topanga Canyon Rd for .4 miles. Turn left at Mulholland Hwy for 3.6 miles. Turn left at Stunt Rd for 1.0 miles. Turn right and drive one mile to the pullout on the right.
Cross stunt road and walk a hundred feet down hill to an unpaved fire road with a gate. This is the trailhead. We will gather at the parking lot.
What to Bring: Good hiking boots/shoes. A hiking/trekking pole may be useful for the occasional step ascent/descent on the trail, but not necessary. Pack a lunch, snacks and bring plenty of water. Bring a hat/cap and sunscreen.
Carpooling: Contact other members to carpool; share the conversation and travel expenses.
Write-up by one of the participants:
It was a mild and beautiful morning as 18 hikers set out on a 6-mile trek in one of the more spectacular areas of the Santa Monica Mountains. Only the unique monolithic rock formations of Red Rock Canyon were able to dwarf the majesty of the giant old oaks as the group hiked through ample lush greenery and bountiful remaining wildflowers. As the day grew warmer, the group found a large naturally carved shady rock grotto to rest, cool off and eat lunch before making the hike back to cars. At one notable point during the hike, the group was attacked by a ravenous Garter Snake. One courageous hiker through himself to the ground to block the path of the slithering beast before the rest of the unaware troops could be harmed.
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