Los Liones Trail to Parker Mesa Overlook

Date: January 30, 2011
Time: 9:30 am
Near: Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Distance: 7.2 miles round trip
Difficulty:  Moderate
Elevation Gain: 1300 feet
Hike Time: 4.0 hours
Trail Type: Well maintained trail
Hike Type: Out and Back 

Summary: Los Liones Trail weaves through one of the most lush canyons in the Santa Monica Mountains.  The trail meanders and ascends through chaparral and ivy covered trees and bushes. In parts, the entire canyon floor is covered in a carpet of ivy. The trail meets up with the system of fire roads in Topanga State Park, and makes a relentless ascent to Parker Mesa - 1525ft. On a clear day, you’ll get amazing panoramic views of the Santa Monica Bay, and often inland as far as the San Bernardino Mountains.