Temescal Canyon to Skull Rock Hike

Date: January 21, 2012
Time: 9:30 am
Near: Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Distance: 6.25 miles round trip
Elevation: 1000 feet
Hike Time: 4 1/2 hours
Trail Type: Trail
Hike Type: Loop 

Summary: Temescal Canyon is a great Santa Monica Mountains sampler. You get an oak and sycamore shaded canyon, a seasonal waterfall and terrific views from the ridge crest. The loop starts out on Temescal Ridge Trail, climbing almost 1,000 feet in the first mile. At the intersection with Temescal Canyon Trail, we will take the half-mile side trip to Skull Rock, aptly named for its shape.  We will continue on the ridge trail for another ½ mile for more terrific views.  We will return to Skull Rock for lunch while enjoying the views.