Ashley: So this past Saturday, Stephen and I decided to take a hiking trip. I'd say this was our first "legit" one. I had been looking up trails and this one stood out. Not only did it have spectacular views, it was a decently long enough to take up a whole morning. This trail was about 7 miles roundtrip, and out of the hikes that I've been on, this was definitely a tougher climb. We took about 3.5 hours to finish, but that was including our many stops to take pictures, and a detour we took after making a wrong turn.
We started off at about 8 am at the trailhead at the intersection of Los Liones Drive and Sunset Blvd. I would advise you to use the bathroom before you start on the hike. There are none on the trail. And the bathrooms here are the cleanest I've seen at a hiking place! The first mile was a steady uphill climb, and the second mile was a little steeper. But past that, it kind of just alternates between going up and going down. The scenery along the trail is gorgeous, though! We even saw a rabbit and a fox! It was hard to believe we were still in LA. The air up there was so fresh and crisp--especially since we started early in the morning. We reached the overlook right as it started to warm up. Unfortunately, it was still a little foggy and we weren't able to see much of Pacific Palisades. Nonetheless, I still think it was a worthwhile hike. There was a good amount of shade, and if you go early in the morning, there's not that many people either.
The trail we took consisted of following Los Liones Drive up through the East Topanga Fire Road and then continuing on to reach the Parker Mesa overlook. If you get the chance, I would highly recommend trying out this hiking place! Here are some pictures we took along the way. But the camera was not able to do this place justice with all of the fog :( But you can get a general idea of what to expect. Remember to get there early, bring snacks/water along the way, and be prepared to be slightly sore the next day (especially if you don't hike a lot). But it's all worth it!
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| Sights along the trail |
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| Parker Mesa Overlook |
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| Parker Mesa Overlook |
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