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Skull Rock and Temescal Falls Loop

Loop hike to Skull Rock and Temescal Falls via Temescal Ridge Trail and Temescal Canyon Trail in Topanga State Park #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Loop #Rock #Waterfall #Ocean

  • Distance: 4.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,112 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,401 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,145 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 361 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 33 m
  • Moving speed: 2.6 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.2 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 42 m
  • Global speed: 2.4 mph

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  • Distance: 4.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,112 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,401 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,145 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 361 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 33 m
  • Moving speed: 2.6 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.2 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 42 m
  • Global speed: 2.4 mph

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Skull Rock and Temescal Falls Loop in Topanga State Park

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

The Skull Rock and Temescal Falls Loop in Topanga State Park offers hikers a diverse experience, featuring lush shaded trails, exposed steep climbs, and gorgeous ocean views. Along the route, you'll encounter the intriguing Skull Rock formation, which resembles a skull, and a small cascade known as Temescal…

Distance: 4.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,099 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,401 ft

Playa Vista to Topanga State Park

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

Mountain Bike via Venice Beach, Santa Monica State Beach, Will Rogers State Beach and East Topanga Fire Road in Santa Monica National Mountains Recreation Area. #MTB #Beach #Mountain #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #City #Nature

Distance: 29.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,932 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,115 ft

Temescal Falls Loop via Temescal Canyon

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

Topanga State Park. #Hiking #Running #Loop #Canyon #Waterfall #River #Forest #Nature #Topanga

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 804 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,142 ft

Temescal Falls

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

Loop hike from Pacific Palisades to Temescal Falls on the Temescal Canyon Trail in the Topanga State Park. #Hiking #Loop #Falls #River #Forest #Mountain #Park #Pacific #Ocean

Distance: 3.2 mi • Elevation gain: 932 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,138 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🧭Hiking Compass - Precision compass for reliable navigation in the wilderness
📱Heavy-Duty Phone Cases - Drop-proof and waterproof protection for outdoor navigation
🗻Climbing Gear Basics - Essential gear for beginner climbers
🔋Rechargeable Batteries - Power up your outdoor devices
🪶Fire Starter Kit - Reliable fire starter for survival and camping

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