A huge thank-you to the Topanga State Park ranger who pointed me to this trailhead and helped me…read morefind the Humboldt lily I was looking for, my latest rare native plant treasure hunt. I had driven up to the Entrada entrance of TSP with nothing more than a rumor that lilies were blooming in the Santa Monica Mountains, somewhere. This ranger went above and beyond, giving me hiking tips, pointers on where I could find the flowers, and even showing me his own pics of the gorgeous native plant. This trailhead lies right next to a luxurious housing development, landscaped with 100% non-native and non-drought tolerant plants. (Aargh.) I found parking easily on the street; there is no admission fee at this entrance. The first few steps of the trail are covered with concrete, which itself is covered with graffiti. A typical urban hike. As you hike onwards, you're in a beautiful forest, watered by a creek, with lots of native plants to be found including the aforementioned lilies and the native California wild rose. This would be a great hike on a hot summer's day. Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Look out for poison oak. Don't forget water and the bug spray of your choice.

Not enough signage on the trail. Make sure you will remember how to come back…read moreAnd just follow the trail. Bring enough water and snacks if youll get hungry. Its cold and has alot of shades when we went there (spring time). including stopping to take pictures. It took us 4 hrs roundtrip. We parked at the address provided here. Paid the parking ticket. Big lot to park. Bring extra clothes and get ready to get your shoes/socks wet. Just remember not to touch plants and bringing a trail sticks will be helpful. Overall its worth it!

Another peaceful hike through Corbin Canyon. This time of year is gorgeous with the wildflowers…read more Bonus if you can find the crashed car in the creek!

I love this hike. It is located on the top of Corbin. The location is beautiful and does allow for…read moresome beautiful views. The hike from a workout perspective is easy and does not have too many steep areas. It is perfect for a beginner if they are starting to hike. The trail also allows the kids and fur babies to enjoy and have a fun workout as well. The trail does have some over grown aspects to it.

On a beautiful spring day there is nothing better to do then go for a hike in the mountains! As I…read morewas up early I decided to jet out to the Topanga lookout Trail! The ride to this trail is beautiful but keep your eyes on the road! Once you get to the trailhead there is street parking. Just don't park on the street between 9-6am. Come early for a good spot near the trailhead! This walk/ hike is relatively short. The hike starts at the gate and from there stay left all the way to the end. You hike will start on a paved area and then transition to a trail. A relatively simple hike with some gradual ups and downs! The views from the trail is absolutely beautiful! Especially when the fog is rolling off the mountains! You can truly get a 360 view! And the very end of the trail you are greeted with a cement platform that has been graffiti! This Takes away from the beauty but interesting its own right! On your way back to your car, if the cloud and the fog has lifted you will be able to see the beautiful ocean from the mountain peaks! If you are seeking a quick simple hike with beautiful 360 views, then this is worth the windy uphill drive!

Came here for a quick hike to a graffitied spot. It was about a 20 minute hike to the top and on…read morethe day we went, it was all foggy so there were no views. ahhahaha Great place to just stop and think and enjoy the silence. Great for all levels and I saw some people making a bouquet out of all the beautiful flowers on the trail.

Been there, did that. Many rides, a few runs, one rattlesnake escape. Oh, the 80s! oh Topanga Daysread more

This was a fantastic hike - especially in the clear, cool weather we had today - at the top of the…read moretrail and Eagle Rock, we could see all the way out to Catalina Island and the Palos Verdes peninsula!! Wasn't expecting that! I found this hike when I was looking for trails with lighter traffic - it's inside Topanga State Park. It's the lesser traveled trail that gets you up to Eagle Rock and it's awesome! It was very lightly traveled - even on a Sunday!! I was so shocked! There were tons of people (and mountain bikers!!) on the heavier trafficked trail that takes you to the rock - and lots of people at the rock, but not on Musch Trail! No bikers at all - it's pretty narrow and rocky in places - and very few other hikers - and we even got there around 10am! The trail had a lot of shade - very cool temperatures and breezy. It was absolutely perfect! Lots of beautiful vegetation and trees. I think AllTrails might be a little off (again lol) - it says this hike is a loop at 4.4 miles with 921 feet elevation gain - but my fitness tracker says we did 5.5 miles, out and back (not a loop), and had only 763 feet of elevation gain. Took us about 3.5 hours - but we stopped for tons of pics and played around on Eagle Rock for quite while. Overall, for me, this hike was mostly easy for the first bit and then I'd say the last mile or so becomes moderate with the most elevation gain. There's a moment when you get up a hill and need to go right to get to the rock - but there's a wider trail to the left too - be aware on your way back bc we almost walked right past this turn to get back - it's kinda hidden! And we were chatting away and not watching too closely - luckily we spotted it in time! Eagle Rock itself is so fun!! It's very steep but the rock wasn't slippery so it was ok to walk up - just take your time and be careful. There's a cool cave to climb in to for pics too! I loved this hike!! Be sure to park at the main parking all the way up Entrada Road - I think it's the "Trippet Ranch" parking. We initially parked like a mile down below (at Dead Horse Trail I think) but that would've added 2 miles onto our hike. We paid $7 to park at the lower lot - then had to pay again at the actual lot - it was another $10!! They don't give you credit so plan ahead and don't make my mistake lol! They have good bathrooms at the trailhead and also about halfway in where the trail crosses the fire road so that was wonderful!! Easy to stay hydrated! Highly recommend this trail! It's become a fave!

What a fun experience walking up the trail to the Nike Missile Control Site. There was parking…read morereadily available, it was easy enough for all ages, and best of all, it was dog-friendly! Once you were at the top, there was a water fountain (complete with a water bowl for the pups), and even a restroom. It was nice to have a few places to sit and rest before heading back down. The lookout point at the top is a beautiful spot to look around at LA.

I've been coming hiking here for years, my sons cross country team use to do a ton of training up…read morehere and I believe that's how I was introduced to this trail system. I've hiked it from several entry points and out every which direction but lately I've been visiting a couple times a week and doing the quick out and back from the top of Reseda entry point to the NIKE site. It's the perfect little weekday/weekend hike when you just want to get out and get some fresh air. I do this hike with friends, my son, his girlfriend, and often solo. There isn't much elevation gain at all but you still get the sense that you are sort of hiking, since you're on a dirt path :) If you venture in on other trails towards the ocean, you lose the city views and get the sense of really being in nature. There isn't much coverage on the trail, so I would suggest sunscreen and a bottle of water. It typically takes a couple of hours tops, and I believe it's around 7miles round trip. If you aren't so big on snakes, I will say watch your step on warm days and stay near the center of the trail because I often spot many out here. This is the sort of hike you can bring just anyone on, since it's very easy. We love it!

Shaded trail that follows the banks of a creek, tree tunnels, oak tree arches, stone staircases,…read morebedrock mortars, a memorial bench and even a porta potty. This trail has it all. The trail is divided into upper and lower sections. It is separated in the middle by Stunt Rd. If you hike the entire length it's approx 4 miles round trip. I recommend starting at the lower trailhead located across the street from Calabasas Peak Trail. Typing in Calabasas Peak trail into your search engine is the best way to find it. Starting from the lower trailhead will also save the downhill portion for the way back. You'll start by passing by a porta potty as you head downhill for a short distance. The lower section of the trail is distinctively more lush and better shaded as compared to the upper section. At the 0.5 mile mark you will come across a fork where you will need to make a left if you want to stay on the trail. You'll then continue past the property of UCLA Stunt Ranch. You'll cross over a private road and eventually you will reach Stunt Rd again where you will see the sign for the ranch. To continue on the upper section you will need to cross Stunt Rd, take a right, and head uphill a few hundred feet to locate the entrance that will take you back on the trail. Hike another mile until you again reach Stunt Rd and the end of the trail.

It's a beautiful hike in Calabasas with a great workout. It's an initial descent but then you have…read moresome uphill scrambles. Would have enjoyed it so much more if there weren't a CLOUD OF BUGS throughout the trail. I only made it a third of the way through as my friend and I were getting totally miserable swatting insects away. Also, watch out for poison oak. So much poison oak and the path is overgrown in many areas. Definitely cover your arms and legs. I'd do this hike again when in autumn/winter.

Whether you come in the early morning or at night, Saddle Peak sits above the marine layer and is…read moreone of the best sunset spots in Southern California. Now imagine sport climbing/top roping outdoors at the same time! Parking: I highly recommend parking where Stunt Rd and Schueren Rd meet. How to get there: Take Backbone Trail (~1 Mile) to Corpse Wall or The Watchtower for rock climbing (mainly rope, very few boulder problems). If you want the view of the Pacific Ocean and South Bay Area, you'll make a detour (left turn) half way through to Saddle Peak Trail. There, you'll find a lovely bench to enjoy the amazing view! I have been coming here during the summer time, and temperatures in the early morning/ evening have been amazing! Please keep trash with you, there are no trash cans. WARNING: Saddle Peak is all sandstone. After rain, it absorbs the moisture and becomes more vulnerable to breaking down and holds falling off. Please wait until rock and soil are dry, I would recommend using the "Stoney Point Wet Rock Police" report to see if it's okay to climb! Have fun!

Saddle Peak trail is a pretty short trail with amazing views along the way and has covering from…read moretrees and shrubs along the way. I would say the trail is pretty easy to traverse, with only a couple of areas where the trail gets narrow or rocky. A group of my friends and I set out early in the morning to catch the sunrise, arriving at about 6am and arriving before the 7:04am sunrise comfortably. The hike starts out as a dirt trail, but towards the peak it starts becoming rocky but not too hard to traverse. The peak overlooks the city of LA and the view was amazing. Overall, the trail took about 45 minutes to get up and 30 minutes down. Definitely recommend for hikers of all skill levels!

This hiking area is always a treat for a quick hike with views! And has amazing history where…read morestagecoaches use to travel through this passage. This hike provides some climbs so be prepared for this. For an average hiker one should not find the climbs too challenging. The reward is great views of the valley which is especially nice and sunset and sunrise. The parking lot st trailhead is tough. It's a compacted dirty parking lot which has major holes and gullies in it: so low to the ground vehicles could have issues. Drive slowly and the mind the gaps. Aldo be aware of ticks: we hiked in early December and still had tick issues.

If you're looking to see a different landscape to visit or refresh your day, drop by the Old…read moreStagecoach Road and enjoy the seventies of the past. Here, you'll see where many of the films in the 50's and all the way to the 80's were certainly filmed in one way or another. Take a stroll, run or just engage the trails to see flowers, displays and a variety of equipment on the landscape. Neighbors and folks in the area frequent this area for their daily walks and exercise so be nice and aim to be an excellent visitor. Parking is plenty, keep the area clean and bring home memories not anything from the area, LOL. Enjoy!