Los Liones Trail to Parker Mesa Overlook

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

Summary: Los Liones Trail weaves through one of the lushest 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.