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    Sullivan Canyon Preservation

    3.8 (17 reviews)

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    Pacific ocean
    Melanie D.

    This is an 11 miles round trip hike with 1,600' elevation gain. The hike is long, but it is pretty easy overall. If you are looking for a difficult, taxing workout, this is not the hike for you. But it will help build endurance training. The trail is wide and smooth, without loose rocks under foot. The inclines are fairly tame and the trail ascends and descends. About 4 miles into the hike, you will arrive at the former NIKE Mission Control Site, which consists of a tower/overlook and a flat area with 2 restrooms. There are panoramic views of the mountains, ocean, and LA in the distance. If you continue on beyond the tower and left , you will eventually get to Sullivan Canyon (follow the sign that leads you down the smaller trail). It will take you through a heavily wooded area with lots of trees and nature. This part of the trail is flat and easy. However, we chose to take a shortcut (at a sign that indicates a preservation area) about 1+ miles from the end of the trail that ends at the paved road. This part of the trail is very, very steep and continues up for about 1/2 mile - very difficult. All in all, this trail is about endurance, not difficulty. And be mindful that you will likely encounter many dogs and cyclists along the way.

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    Nanita L.

    This trail has a rustic, unmanned yet magical kind of feel as you are traversing through the pebble filled road. Although I can't comment on the end view - as we didn't get to the end of the trail, the journey definitely made me a fan. The start of the trail is located on Bayliss Road, where the entrance is blocked by a gigantic banner/gate that says enter at your own risk. As a side note, don't google the location - it'll take you to some obscure place nearby that might be having an estate sale - just from experience. Instead, follow Jolene's helpful review on directions some post down, you'll get there just right. You'd have to walk along the side to get in. It's a steep hill down, then levels off. Along the trail, you are inundated with a smell of sweet sage/rosemary/wood, everything beautiful. We were frequently visited by different types of butterflies and birds along the way, who'd flutter nearby you and then run off. There's a lot of pollen everywhere and so, if you are allergic to pollen, best not come during the spring - it's everywhere. Will be back again to finish the hike next time- looking forward to it.

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    Residential street parking. Solid hike with nice views.

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    Los Leones Canyon - Beautiful flower

    Los Leones Canyon

    4.6(462 reviews)
    4.1 kmPacific Palisades

    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

    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!

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    Los Leones Canyon - Remains from fire

    Remains from fire

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    Los Leones Canyon - In a clear morning, you would see the ocean

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    Pacific Palisades Stairs - Beautiful coastal scenery.

    Pacific Palisades Stairs

    5.0(3 reviews)
    0.8 kmPacific Palisades

    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!

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    Murphy Ranch Trail

    Murphy Ranch Trail

    4.4(319 reviews)
    0.0 kmPacific Palisades

    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.

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    Murphy Ranch Trail - Beneath the steps.

    Beneath the steps.

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    Eagle Rock Canyon Trail

    Eagle Rock Canyon Trail

    3.3(32 reviews)
    3.8 kmPacific Palisades

    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.

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    Eagle Rock Canyon Trail
    Eagle Rock Canyon Trail
    Eagle Rock Canyon Trail

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