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🪶Multi‑Purpose Knife - Useful blade for camp and trail

📦Gear Storage Bags - Organize and protect outdoor equipment

❄️Traction Cleats - Prevent slips on icy trails during winter hikes

🪄Magnetic Compass - Accurate compass for navigation

🧭Outdoor Navigation Book - Learn advanced navigation skills

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Skull Rock and Temescal Falls Loop in Topanga State Park

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 Falls. The trail also provides panoramic vistas of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding Santa Monica Mountains, making it a rewarding adventure for those seeking both natural beauty and a solid workout. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Loop #Rock #Waterfall #Pacific #Ocean #Sea #Overlook

Distance: 4.2 mi
Elevation gain: 1,099 ft
Maximum elevation: 1,401 ft
Elevation loss: 1,099 ft
Minimum elevation: 351 ft

Moving time: 1 h 16 m
Moving speed: 3.3 mph
Maximum speed: 6.4 mph
Total time: 1 h 18 m
Global speed: 3.2 mph

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🦟Ultrasonic Repellers - Create a bug-free zone at your camp or rest stop

🌐World Map Poster - Decorative world maps with topographic info

🎒Waterproof Dry Bags - Keep your electronics and maps dry inside your pack

🔋Rechargeable Batteries - Power up your outdoor devices

⛑️Personal Locator Beacon - Safety beacon for emergencies

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Trail profile

Distance: 4.2 mi
Elevation gain: 1,099 ft
Maximum elevation: 1,401 ft
Elevation loss: 1,099 ft
Minimum elevation: 351 ft

Moving time: 1 h 16 m
Moving speed: 3.3 mph
Maximum speed: 6.4 mph
Total time: 1 h 18 m
Global speed: 3.2 mph

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🛶Inflatable Kayak - Portable kayak for rivers, lakes, and expeditions

🥇GPS Hiking Watch - Multi‑sport GPS watch with navigation and trail tracking

🚑Emergency Bivvies - Heat-reflective sleeping bags for survival situations

🧢Sun Protection Hats - Wide-brimmed and UPF-rated hats for high-altitude sun safety

🧦Merino Wool Socks - Moisture-wicking, blister-preventing socks for long treks

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About this trail

Name: Skull Rock and Temescal Falls Loop in Topanga State Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Temescal Canyon Road, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90272, United States (34.05383 -118.52877)

End: Temescal Canyon Road, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90272, United States (34.05380 -118.52871)

Coordinates: 34.05380 -118.54303 34.07084 -118.52824

Topography: Los Angeles topographic map, elevation, terrain

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🦺Reflective Outdoor Gear - Safety gear for low‑light conditions

🔋Rechargeable Batteries - Power up your outdoor devices

💧Water Filtration Bottles - Safely drink from streams and lakes while exploring

🏕️Family Camping Gear - Essentials for group camping trips

🎒Gear Packing Cubes - Organize your backpack efficiently

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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