Skull Rock Trailhead - Topanga State Park

64 reviews

Unnamed Road, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

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Skull Rock Trailhead - Topanga State Park is a Hiking area located at Unnamed Road, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. It has received 64 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars.

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  • The address of Skull Rock Trailhead - Topanga State Park: Unnamed Road, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

  • Skull Rock Trailhead - Topanga State Park has 4.7 stars from 64 reviews

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  • "This is an excellent place to access the trails along Temescal Canyon and all the way up to Temescal Peak or down to the parking lot"

    "Nature did its thing! Easy to find, easy to hike with a few peaks"

    "I’m pretty sure I’ve taken the wrong trail both times… It kind of leads off into the middle of nowhere towards the ocean, and it’s a nice little trail, but I’m pretty sure I missed the golden route both times"

    "Nice trail with some ups and downs, with some really nice views from few spots"

    "Beautiful views
    Difficulty
    Moderate
    Route type
    Out-and-Back
    Time spent
    1-2 hr
    Recommended activities
    Hiking"

Reviews

  • Mayur Patel

This is an excellent place to access the trails along Temescal Canyon and all the way up to Temescal Peak or down to the parking lot. You can also see Skull Rock, and veer off to the waterfall as well. The top is quite sunny and is mostly downhill if you're going to Skull Rock. It is relatively easy if you stay on the trail marked by signs but can get difficult with the loose rocks and sand if you go the other ways. Wear shoes with good grip and ankle protection if you do find yourself on these trails. You can see the ocean the whole trail! There is a parking lot here and bathrooms which were very very dirty and not useable.

  • Steven Celi

Nature did its thing! Easy to find, easy to hike with a few peaks. Great for someone who wants a simple, breathtaking view, a classic sunset & a quick nature vibrational tune up Nothing better than taking a deep breath of natures finest. Sending you LOVE the moment you read this ❤️✨⚡️
Difficulty
Easy
Time spent
1-2 hr
Recommended activities
Hiking, Running, Biking, Birdwatching, Walking

  • Venice Nate

I’m pretty sure I’ve taken the wrong trail both times… It kind of leads off into the middle of nowhere towards the ocean, and it’s a nice little trail, but I’m pretty sure I missed the golden route both times. Pay attention at the very beginning

  • Devesh Sarwate

Nice trail with some ups and downs, with some really nice views from few spots. Suggest wearing clothing on legs, the trail is thin at places with shrubs next to it and it might scratch the legs.

  • J ANTONIO DUENAS

Beautiful views
Difficulty
Moderate
Route type
Out-and-Back
Time spent
1-2 hr
Recommended activities
Hiking

  • Vito Skidmore

Not the most involved or strenuous hike, but a great place for a quick afternoon of exploration, hiking, and climbing.

  • James Valdez

A nice place for a hike with friends. Not so much with children. The restroom at the trailhead is not functioning.

  • Steve Rothenberg

Bring water, you will need it. We hiked 6 miles, mostly good footing

  • One Lo

Very dry, open trail. Nice views of downtown LA and beach coast

  • Brian Lane

Easy hike with great views of the pacific and Santa Monica.

  • Andrzej Semeniuk

Scenic with great views towards the ocean but narrow trail

  • Maria P

This trail is not difficult at all, has great views

  • Doris Neubauer

Just wish you could park somewhere but you can't.

  • Aaron Duhon

Moderate hike with two places for photo shoots

  • Eddie A

Fun trail. Lots of slopes. Intermediate level

  • Gerardo Flores

Weather is nice Trail quite and beautiful.

  • Billy Neal

Very beautiful place to visit at night

  • Craig Raymond

This hike was breathing and such fun!

  • Kaylie Patterson

BEAUTIFUL VIEW BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOOD

  • Jong Choe

운동으로는 조금 빡세다고 느껴집니다.아름답고 좋은 코스입니다.

  • John M.

Great views...no dogs permit

  • D

Get a load of those rocks!

  • Stephen Schrader

Peaceful and happy

  • Gordon Trachtenberg

Fantastic views.

  • Noe Madrid

BEAUTIFUL PLACE

  • Louis Valle

Like the view

  • Annie Gala

great trail!

  • teretracking usa

조용하고 힘든 등산코스

  • Susan West

Good hiking

  • Harold Pick

Fun pp hike

  • Andrew Heller

Great place

  • Liliana Jimenez

A good hike

  • Manny Guerrero

Great views

  • aaron best

It was cool

  • Irasema

Good day.

  • Thony Gonzalez
  • Jason Levine
  • SGT.peterson YA BASTAD
  • Victor Orellana
  • Steve Portaro
  • Rosa Peralta
  • Victor Burton
  • brigitte lebleu
  • Stephen Hoffman
  • Berfalia Ganuza
  • Matthew King
  • Scott Nelson
  • Rachael Denholm
  • Melinda Riggs
  • Mario Reyes
  • Alan Rivera
  • Isabel Hennessey
  • Marie Brown
  • martin ramirez
  • Savannah Slayton
  • Gary Baum
  • H Cheung
  • Sergio Lopez
  • Patrick Meherin
  • SJ Van Der Berg
  • India Clark
  • Gaki Goofy
  • Jonathan P.
  • Marcus Calderon

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