This is my first time back on the trails in Palisades after the devastating fires. As you drive to…read morethis trails you will see the redevelopment of the city but construction is at it's beginning stages.. The city looks like a war zone. The sounds of redevelopment are echoed throughout the mountains as well as the views of the city reminds you of the fires. On the positive side there is new plants and flowers blooming along the trails, a sign of new beginnings. This hike is classified as difficult. The hike is all uphill as you climb the mountain over 1800feet to reach the benches with a beautiful view on a clear day. Note early mornings in the summer you'll most likely experience clouds and potentially fog. On hot summer day this may be a welcome relief as the trail is no longer shaded after the fires. The hike to the benches and back to the trailhead is approximately 7.5 miles. We started our hike as 7am and there were only a few people on the trail, but by time we returned st 9ish a lot of people were starting. At the trailhead there is street parking. There are two parking lots as well but bring occupied by workers' trailers. Enjoy your hike! Happy trails!

Love coming here with my lover and enjoying the epic views California has to offer it's a pretty…read moreintense hike your walking up a mountain that goes on for miles definitely worth it

Temescal Canyon has a wonderful loop that is very hilly and satisfying. You have a combination of…read moretree areas that feel like you're out of the LA area, a waterfall and creek, up to many amazing vista points of the coastline and the back down. The park it is also a great place to just hang out on grassy areas amongst trees to find peace. There is ample parking on the street and in the park itself. You also have access to pretty good bathrooms for a park.

Star rating is around 4.0 to 4.25 Parking lot is ample but…read morepricey - 12$. Automated kiosks are available. One lot in front one in the middle and extra parking in rear. As of aug 1 2026, the lower trail temescal is closed must use upper trail temescal Canyon ridge. Unfortunately, the lower is close and fenced off, but did see people try to use the rear side to sneak.in..please people respect the park..its closed because humans have wrecked the area and needs time to repair itself The challenge level for hikes or walks or runs is medium to high. Some areas are difficult, loose rock and gravel plus steep up and down hills. The views are spectacular, the trails are challenging... no ebikes... missing items would be non working water fountains and the closure of the main trail, for the waterfall area. Plus, open spaces for picnics are available- foropen sports - a small creek - and various options in trails. As all trails will meet up at the recreation area - links up to the rojas canyon trail - the temescal ridge - skull rock ridge - viewpoint ridge

This Pacific Palisades neighborhood has a good amount of stairs, hills, scenic overlooks, and…read morepretty houses, so it makes for a nice walk/urban hike. To get there, navigate to 17574 Pacific Coast Highway and park on the street or in one of the metered lots on the beach side. Walk over the highway overpass to the first set of stairs. For a full 1.5-hour loop through the neighborhood, you can follow these instructions: 1. Turn left on Posetano 2. Turn left on Revello and go down the stairs after the house at 17712 3. Turn right on Breve Way until Porto Marina Way 4. Take the stairs up at 17737 Porto Marina Way 5. Turn left at the top of Castellammare and walk up the hill 6. Keep right onto Vicino Way (another uphill) 7. Keep walking right onto Tramonto Dr 8. Keep walking onto Tramonto Dr until you reach Revello Dr and keep right 9. Follow Revello down until you reach a short bridge 10. A bit after the bridge, there is a staircase going down on the left 11. Turn right onto Posetano and keep going down as it turns into Stretto Way 12. Turn right onto Castellammare and keep going (it will turn into a dirt path and then it'll turn into a paved street again) 13. Voila! You are back at the first staircase where you started

These stairs will take you through some of the most beautiful ocean scenery not to mention walking…read morepast some of the most spectacular mansions L.A. has to offer. The stairs on the lower end start just past Gladstones restaurant and after the pedestrian overpass. You will feel a bit of nostalgia as these stairs take you past silent screen star Thelma Todd's old restaurant and right past her opulent mansion of yesteryear. These different sets of stairs is really a wonderful way to spend a day with the incredibly beautiful views you will have of the ocean from the top of the hills and of the stairs. It is a little over 3+ miles with about 518 steps. Some of the staircases seem pretty steep and like I said the view at the top is well worth getting to! This pathway will also take you through a lot of natural beauty as there are many types of trees and shrubs that are well manicured and incredibly picturesque around the staircases. It was so peaceful and serene at this location of hidden stairs when I went with my husband and daughter that I felt like I was kind of at some sort of self realization retreat. This place definitely gets five stars from me because after walking these stairs and witnessing the glamour and beauty of this area I just felt so inspired. I highly recommend checking out these stairs because the whole experience was just beautiful!

This is my favorite trail of all time. However, the bikers scare and frustrate me. The middle…read moretrail is very narrow and very steep, and when a bike comes barreling down it's so dangerous and scary. It really bothers me that there are so many bikers here, and they expect us to rush off to the side and let them go by. It says biking is ok at 5mph but they go much much faster than that. It's the only hike I've ever been on where bikers are like this.

I love the beginning of this trail especially during the spring as there are plenty of Lupine's at…read morethe beginning of the trail. This trail has pretty good incline at the beginning if you are trying to get your sweat on. I would say this is a moderate trail that will connect you in a bout 2 miles to the main fire road. Due to the fires I was informed by a gentleman that they wouldn't be opening the main fire road till July. Parking: Plenty of Street parking. Trail Views: Beautiful views of San Fernando Valley once you get to the top. I love the trails in Los Angeles! If you are running or hiking them it gives you a sense of peace.

It's closed due to the massive fire but I can't sit idly by while this spectacular place gets…read more1-star reviews for stop sign enforcement. The woodsy section is nice but there's a more open part with stunning mountain and ocean views. And you can get here by bus!!! While Temescal recovers please support your local hiking trail.

Update 08-01-2026 .. not closed... one trail is closed the bottom access trail, but the upper trail…read moreis open. So the statement on the website is wrong star rating is around 4.0 to 4.25 Parking lot is ample but pricey - 12$. Automated kiosks are available. One lot in front one in the middle and extra parking in rear. As of aug 1 2026, the lower trail temescal is closed must use upper trail temescal Canyon ridge. Unfortunately, the lower is close and fenced off, but did see people try to use the rear side to sneak.in..please people respect the park..its closed because humans have wrecked the area and needs time to repair itself The challenge level for hikes or walks or runs is medium to high. Some areas are difficult, loose rock and gravel plus steep up and down hills. The views are spectacular, the trails are challenging... no ebikes... missing items would be non working water fountains and the closure of the main trail, for the waterfall area. Plus, open spaces for picnics are available- foropen sports - a small creek - and various options in trails. As all trails will meet up at the recreation area - links up to the rojas canyon trail - the temescal ridge - skull rock ridge - viewpoint ridge

We took a little walk on the wild side to Murphy Ranch. This areas has a lot of history as was…read moresuspected to be a hide out for those individuals who sympathize with Nazis. The ranch was later raided after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Afterwards became a place for artists and then the buildings were deserted and left to rot away. Give that these buildings draw people who like to party and graffiti, some of the structures have been destroyed. As you can see from the pictures there are still some structures that draw people in. Beyond these buildings there are some gorgeous views on the four mile loop. The loop consist of views of the mountains and a stream that is sometimes dry. Note the trail has a lot of steps: and they are short and narrow. The area not only draws hikers but a lot of mountain bikers. Hikers be careful on the trails as many bikers were not using bells. Lastly, there is not parking at the trailhead. You have to walk in about a half mile to trailhead. Available parking is limited as most areas say do not park.

This is more an interesting journey than an actual difficult hike, and I truly hope they never tear…read morethe structures down (but sounds like it'll eventually happen. The first time I came out here I passed Adam Sandler in his golf cart and thought "what are the odds that I'm going to a 'Hitler-linked' property and I just happened to pass one of the most famous Jews in Hollywood!" The hike is fine and a decent workout, but obviously the attraction itself is the history of the property. This 3.8 mile loop trail takes you down into the ruins of Murphy Ranch - a small parcel of land with an almost legendary history. This hike takes you from a popular fire road hike in view of the Pacific Ocean and peaks of the Santa Monica Mountains down long and winding sets of staircases to land that has been the home of Nazi sympathizers, an unusually uptight artists' colony, and the Boy Scouts. This hike can be easy to moderate, depending on the season and your level of adventure.

One of my favorite trails in the Santa Monica mountains and the end of the trail is considered one…read moreof the highest points within the Santa Monica mountains at about 1,920 feet. There are clean restrooms at the end of the trail. I also noticed some picnic tables near that area too. In the event you're a hiker that needs to fuel up with snacks in your backpack like me, the picnic tables at the end of the trail make a nice spot to rest in the shade before heading back. This trail is shared with bikers, runners, and walkers alike. Even though it is wide enough to accommodate everyone, it seems no one group tries to hog up rhe wide space like some other trails in the area do.

I've been at this hiking spot twice now and each time I regret not coming here more often. Let me…read moretell you, the views of this place does not disappoint at all!! Not to mention what a great workout you can get out of it, even if your just walking. The hills are no joke! Wear proper hiking shoes for sure! There is a small parking spot at the beginning of the trail but it gets full fast anytime of the day. So I just found street parking. Even though it has not been raining lately, the mountains were super green and lush! Beautiful 360 views everywhere! Not shaded so take sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat as needed! Enjoy!

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.

Lowk chill but allllp uphill on the way back easily can get to other hikes from the hike.read more

It seems like there is some confusion about which location this yelp page is for. The address…read morelisted in the one on Entrada Rd in Topanga, which is the one I am reviewing. Anyhow, if you approach eagle rock from Trippet Ranch parking area in Topanga it's a nice (actually very challenging) uphill route to Eagle Rock. Absolutely worth taking a break at the top, you can walk out on the giant rocks for a great view. Some reviews call the uphill part moderate/ not too bad. I guess I am more out of shape than those people, it can be rough! Best part is the way back is all downhill!

When coming here make sure you do research prior and find the actual location. Where ever the…read moredirection took me, was not accurate. Saw this sign so thought it was correct. I walked down to the dead end found a very skinny narrow trail. Thinking this was it I started walking however after 20 min of seeing different paths all leading to different "No trespassing" signs I started getting over it. I didn't see one single person here and Again the trail was so narrow at one point it felt like it was falling apart beneath me. I even got lost at one point. I definitely didn't go the correct way. Someone before Mentioned this yelp page was a mess and I one hundred percent agree. I read several Yelps trying to see any information on if I was in the right spot or not and I knew I wasn't but I couldn't find where the right place was. Do your research first people. Clearly I went to the wrong place.

The views on this trail were quite spectacular. Parker Mesa Overlook actually starts around where…read moreLos Liones "ends." It's pretty steadily uphill but not too steep. Not much shade. It's pretty quiet in comparison with other local Los Angeles trails. Luckily I went on a clear day and you could see for miles and miles! My friend and I had parked on the street near the beginning of the trail, but a local pointed out that there is no parking on the weekends. She said that someone comes to check every two hours but luckily no ticket that day. Just something to look out for.

Parker mesa by far has to be one of the few hiking trails that blow me away once I reach the top…read more This is a long hike starting off with the little trail at the beginning of it, very narrow and a one person incline way. After turns into this big pathway trail that cars are able to drive on but very steep at some points. This is a long hike with a bit of a challenge. Once you're up there it's all worth it.