Breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, 30 miles of great hiking and trails for mountain bikers—and you're still within the city limits of Los Angeles? What?!
Yes, this gorgeous state park is the largest wildland within the boundaries of a major city. It has about 16,000 acres that take you through dramatic canyons filled with oaks and sycamores. Hike Los Liones Canyon if you want a challenge (bring plenty of water!), or stick to the fire roads that run through the park for a smoother path.
This blissful respite from the city closes at sunset, so plan for day hikes here. Walk the Backbone Trail along the top of the Santa Monica Mountains to marvel at the beauty of
Breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, 30 miles of great hiking and trails for mountain bikers—and you're still within the city limits of Los Angeles? What?!
Yes, this gorgeous state park is the largest wildland within the boundaries of a major city. It has about 16,000 acres that take you through dramatic canyons filled with oaks and sycamores. Hike Los Liones Canyon if you want a challenge (bring plenty of water!), or stick to the fire roads that run through the park for a smoother path.
This blissful respite from the city closes at sunset, so plan for day hikes here. Walk the Backbone Trail along the top of the Santa Monica Mountains to marvel at the beauty of Southern California, then stop in the tiny mountain village of Topanga or the posh suburb of Pacific Palisades to grab a bite to eat.
Mountain bikers and even horses are welcome on the fire roads. To get started, use the parking lot at Trippet Ranch, accessed from Topanga Canyon.
Musch trail camp is a small campground located in the eastern part of the Santa Monica
Mountains of Topanga State Park. This campground is about a mile hike in from the park’s entrance.
Here, campers can camp in style under eucalyptus trees and enjoy amenities such as water, restrooms, and picnic tables. There are 6 campsites here making it a sm Read more...
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Topanga State Park
Wilderness in the middle of L.A.—The best day hikes + the Pacific Ocean at your feet.
Breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, 30 miles of great hiking and trails for mountain bikers—and you're still within the city limits of Los Angeles? What?!
Yes, this gorgeous state park is the largest wildland within the boundaries of a major city. It has about 16,000 acres that take you through dramatic canyons filled with oaks and sycamores. Hike Los Liones Canyon if you want a challenge (bring plenty of water!), or stick to the fire roads that run through the park for a smoother path.
This blissful respite from the city closes at sunset, so plan for day hikes here. Walk the Backbone Trail along the top of the Santa Monica Mountains to marvel at the beauty of
Breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, 30 miles of great hiking and trails for mountain bikers—and you're still within the city limits of Los Angeles? What?!
Yes, this gorgeous state park is the largest wildland within the boundaries of a major city. It has about 16,000 acres that take you through dramatic canyons filled with oaks and sycamores. Hike Los Liones Canyon if you want a challenge (bring plenty of water!), or stick to the fire roads that run through the park for a smoother path.
This blissful respite from the city closes at sunset, so plan for day hikes here. Walk the Backbone Trail along the top of the Santa Monica Mountains to marvel at the beauty of Southern California, then stop in the tiny mountain village of Topanga or the posh suburb of Pacific Palisades to grab a bite to eat.
Mountain bikers and even horses are welcome on the fire roads. To get started, use the parking lot at Trippet Ranch, accessed from Topanga Canyon.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Topanga State Park
Musch trail camp is a small campground located in the eastern part of the Santa Monica Mountains of Topanga State Park. This campground is about a mile hike in from the park’s entrance. Here, campers can camp in style under eucalyptus trees and enjoy amenities such as water, restrooms, and picnic tables. There are 6 campsites here making it a sm Read more...
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