Hey everyone it's the light skin dragon coming to you live and directly from today's adventures! I…read morewas feeling depressed about not seeing or speaking to my daughter, my cars engine is broken and will cost me 5000, and not being able to go to class this week because of my situation! I told myself I will take the bus and come to see Mother Nature. While I was on my fast in January I booked marked these stair here so god spoke to me today and so I went. I needed to see the green, get fresh air and just get back into my own zone because of the funk I've been in. Being here help me think of good times I've been to stairs, or on a trails I've been on. People I've gone on hikes with or even loved ones for their first time. The views got me out of my own mind and really gave me clarity of where I should be and where I'm heading. God reveals all and have me see things which I appreciate the good and the bad. And it really shows me I need to be where I need to be. I am willing to take more adventures soon with the bus and just humbling myself as a post I posted on social media about me remaining with an open heart to see what life has to offer now. Light skin dragon blasting off looking for another place to calm my nerves, and remain at peace which this area honestly brought and it was hard to find taking the bus and walking haha

Do not follow the google map navigation. You have to go towards Audi dealership. Go past the…read moredealership until you are at the end of the street. I couldn't walk for the next two days. Definitely a good workout stairs!!

One of the best hikes we've had as a family of 4. Very beautiful vista panoramic views. Trail can…read morebe narrow and brushy but that was part of the excitement. Felt like we were creating a path as we go....once we got to the top, about 60-80 minutes, it leads to another much wider trail that's used by horse back riders and mountain bikers. West going towards Stunt road/PCH and southeast towards old Topanga canyon road. We parked our vehicle off Mulholland highway where Secret trail begins, hiked all the way to old Topanga road and took an Uber/Lyft from old Topanga to our parked vehicle. It was perfect!

I always enjoy hiking and this spot fits the bill. Every hike is a great hike as the trails run…read morefrom basic to moderate and you can bring your pups or even your bike so you can have a nice bike ride.

Great place to hike in the Santa Monica Mountains. The trailhead is a bit harder to reach than some…read moreother trails in the area, as it's a one-lane rutted dirt road. $5 fee to park as of this writing. There's one main trail that heads up into the mountains, as well as an off-shoot that heads inland and maybe others. Well-maintained trails. This is a MRCA Park; thank you for your commitment to preserving nature and public access to beautiful spaces!

I always enjoy a great hike. This is an easy more of a beginner hike. It is great for a run or if…read moreyou would like to get in a good bike ride to burn a sweat or a quick run or jog.

This is a perfect little viewing spot of the city & sunsets. The park is petite but boasts of ample…read moreparking spots & endless views of the city! I appreciated the well paved walking paths & some of the history of the location. Highly recommend visit this spot as a local or a tourist!

This is a quick stop off point for a breath of fresh air, photos and stretching out your legs. The…read moreview from the top is great, but what overlook isn't, right? We thought we'd have more walkable trails but that's not the case here. There are no benches or tables.

Beautiful hike. The hike is about 2 miles roundtrip. To get inside the cave, you have to rock climb…read moreusing a rope. Wear shoes with a good grip. Parking is residential. There re no bathrooms.

Beautiful scenery Great hiking trails…read moreAwesome cave Clean park Cool rocks Went hiking yesterday

'Happy Hikers' hikes are all led by Wendy Shugar...and it has been such an amazingly FUN and…read morelife-changing experience for me:) I am not really a fan of indoor gyms and I love being out in nature, so this is a perfect fit for me. I also don't want to feel I have to be a 'super-star' athlete and feel intimidated to hike, and Happy Hikers and Wendy's warmth and laid back but focused attitude makes ALL the difference in the world! She has built my confidence and continues to build such an important community!!! I also LOVE LOVE being motivated by people and having a good laugh with them, and with Happy Hikers I get both!!! We laugh so much together and motivate one another to get through our beautiful hikes. With the group and Wendy leading us, I feel I can really do anything!!! And the rest of the week I can really feel how important this is in my life. I have become so much stronger since I started, and confident!!! I really LOVE feeling like I'm part of such an important healing and spirited community where all are welcomed! And sometimes when we do hikes with the children my daughter has the best time. And we get to meet the most wonderful people!! Being in nature just changes you and when you combine that with a Happy Hikers experience, it makes you want to do more and more...you don't even realize sometimes how much you've actually exercised, but your body will definitely thank you for it!!!

Happy Hikers is an amazing group led by Wendy. Her passion and caring for her hikers are…read moreincredible. She does a great job making sure everybody can complete the hike safely and picks great locations every single week. Don't miss out on all the fun!

This park is a spectacular place to spend as little as an hour, or the entire day in! The trail…read moreloops in Bell Canyon take you West into El Escorpion Park and South into the larger Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve (a.k.a. Ahmanson Ranch) and provide miles of trails to walk, hike, and mountain bike among ancient oaks, mesas, caves, and chaparral. In the winter, the cooler temps make the breeze sing through the mesa along the Old Ranch Road trail. There are plenty of spots to stop for lunch, but please remember to pack your trash when you leave to keep it beautiful! Many hikers bring their leashed dogs through and the majority of trails are easy for young children as well. In the summer, don't forget your sun protection and plenty of water as there is very little to no shade on several trail loops. And of course, bring your camera for pics of your visit. I posted summer and winter pics so you can see the changes.

My second time hiking here and I love it just as much as I thought I did the first time ...if not…read moremore. Great place to take your dogs as well. There are many different trails you can take. Today I got a little lost trying to go the same way the first time I came but ended up finding the way back through a different trail instead of having to turn back. This is definitely my go to spot for hiking now.

last Sunday me and my daughter for two hours spent in the this park and is so safe and comfortable…read moreis good place for kids

Always clean and no riffraff. Love that both playground structures are shaded (wish the swings were…read moretoo). However, no bathrooms unfortunately.

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.

Our first time hiking the UPPER LAS VIRGENES CANYON OPEN SPACE PRESERVE and we were in search of…read morethe state flower: California Poppy!! We arrived at 6:00pm and drove right up into the dirt parking lot. Many other cars parked outside of the gate, along the curb on each side of Victory Blvd. The parking lot sign showed open from dawn to dusk, so we had at least an hour to explore before the 7:20pm sunset and potential tow. The weather was absolutely gorgeous for an evening hike!! Blue sky, cool breeze, rolling hills of green, and the sun setting made for the perfect golden hour!! After hiking down the Victory Trailhead and then up around the Ahmanson Ranch House Trail, we found the California Poppies! We also ran into a group of photographers so we didn't get a chance to explore as imagined before we arrived. However, we still enjoyed the sweeping views of an uninterrupted canyon. It was perfect! We saw many hiking with their dogs, a few benches, and various flowers. Be sure to wear appropriate hiking shoes as the trails can be uneven and rocky. I would love to return but have a feeling the summer heat will arrive sooner than later. Then the green will dry out and turn into fuel. I hope that lawmakers and fire prevention experts find ways to reduce the impact of wildfires in the state of California. This area is truly a magnificent escape from the LA city hustle and bustle.

I just did my first Ultra 54k Race here on 4/26/25…read more I have been here several times and these trails change every single time. There was a fire here in January and that changed the trails. The trails open at 7:00 a.m. and the community pays for a security to make sure the area is safe. Parking: 5/5 You can street park and walk up or you can park inside and pay $3. Plenty and plenty of parking. Trails/Views: 5/5 You can take the many trails here and the views are beautiful you will see deer, bunnies and coyotes. There is a couple of little streams to cross. The trails are rolling so it can be flat, elevation and some downhills. You will love this place it looks like Ireland. This place will make you feel energized and relaxed at the same time. You can do any distance as strava has some of the maps for trails.