Calabasas Peak and Red Rock Canyon Hike
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Details
Date: April 9, 2011
Time: 9:30 am
Near: Calabasas, CA
Distance: 7 miles round trip
Elevation: 1000 ft (Calabasas Peak)
Hike Time: 4 1/2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Type: Fire road/trail
Hike Type: Out and Back
Lat/Lon: 34.11200°N / 118.651°W
Highlights: Beautiful mountain and canyon views (on a clear day), sculpted and unusual tilted rock formations.
Calabasas Peak
Summary: Calabasas Peak towers over Red Rock Canyon, Old Topanga Canyon and bowl- shaped Cold Creek Canyon This hike gives you a good cardio workout, with a moderate but steady uphill trek for a little less than 2 miles to the summit of Calabasas Peak. The route to the 2163-foot peak follows a graded fire road with a 1000’ elevation gain. The views along the way are wonderful. Off to the left are great vistas of the Santa Monica Mountains across a lovely small valley. As you ascend to the peak, along the right are spectacular tilted and pocketed sandstone formations. Over the crest, Red Rock Canyon comes into view on the right. From the top, one can see north into Ventura County, southwest to the Pacific Ocean and northeast to the San Fernando and Simi valleys. The Calabasas Peak Trail passes a variety of interesting geological formations, such as large weathered sandstone outcroppings and colorful rock slabs.
Directions
Trailhead: From 101 North, exit Topanga Canyon Blvd South (CA-27), go 1.6 miles, turn right at Mulholland DR for .5 miles, turn left at Mulholland HWY and go 5.3 miles, turn left at Stunt RD for 1.0 miles to the pullout on the right.
From 101 South, exit on Las Virgenes Road and head south for 3 miles to Mulholland Highway. Turn left and continue 4 miles to Stunt Road. Turn right and drive 1 mile to the pullout on the right.
From Santa Monica, drive north on PCH/Highway 1 to Topanga Canyon Blvd (CA-27) and go 4.3 miles. Turn left at Old Topanga Canyon RD, go 3.7 miles. Turn left to stay on Old Topanga Canyon for 1.6 miles. Turn left to stay on Old Topanga Canyon Rd for .4 miles. Turn left at Mulholland Hwy for 3.6 miles. Turn left at Stunt Rd for 1.0 miles. Turn right and drive one mile to the pullout on the right.
We will gather at the parking lot. I will be driving a gray Subaru Outback.
What to Bring. Good hiking boots/shoes. Pack a lunch, snacks and bring plenty of water. Bring a hat/cap and sunscreen.
About this event
Date: April 9, 2011
Time: 9:30 am
Near: Calabasas, CA
Distance: 7 miles round trip
Elevation: 1000 ft (Calabasas Peak)
Hike Time: 4 1/2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Type: Fire road/trail
Hike Type: Out and Back
Lat/Lon: 34.11200°N / 118.651°W
Highlights: Beautiful mountain and canyon views (on a clear day), sculpted and unusual tilted rock formations.
Calabasas Peak
Summary: Calabasas Peak towers over Red Rock Canyon, Old Topanga Canyon and bowl- shaped Cold Creek Canyon This hike gives you a good cardio workout, with a moderate but steady uphill trek for a little less than 2 miles to the summit of Calabasas Peak. The route to the 2163-foot peak follows a graded fire road with a 1000’ elevation gain. The views along the way are wonderful. Off to the left are great vistas of the Santa Monica Mountains across a lovely small valley. As you ascend to the peak, along the right are spectacular tilted and pocketed sandstone formations. Over the crest, Red Rock Canyon comes into view on the right. From the top, one can see north into Ventura County, southwest to the Pacific Ocean and northeast to the San Fernando and Simi valleys. The Calabasas Peak Trail passes a variety of interesting geological formations, such as large weathered sandstone outcroppings and colorful rock slabs.
Directions to the trailhead
Get directionsTrailhead: From 101 North, exit Topanga Canyon Blvd South (CA-27), go 1.6 miles, turn right at Mulholland DR for .5 miles, turn left at Mulholland HWY and go 5.3 miles, turn left at Stunt RD for 1.0 miles to the pullout on the right.
From 101 South, exit on Las Virgenes Road and head south for 3 miles to Mulholland Highway. Turn left and continue 4 miles to Stunt Road. Turn right and drive 1 mile to the pullout on the right.
From Santa Monica, drive north on PCH/Highway 1 to Topanga Canyon Blvd (CA-27) and go 4.3 miles. Turn left at Old Topanga Canyon RD, go 3.7 miles. Turn left to stay on Old Topanga Canyon for 1.6 miles. Turn left to stay on Old Topanga Canyon Rd for .4 miles. Turn left at Mulholland Hwy for 3.6 miles. Turn left at Stunt Rd for 1.0 miles. Turn right and drive one mile to the pullout on the right.
We will gather at the parking lot. I will be driving a gray Subaru Outback.
What to Bring. Good hiking boots/shoes. Pack a lunch, snacks and bring plenty of water. Bring a hat/cap and sunscreen.
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