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Skull Rock and Temescal Falls Loop

Loop hike to Skull Rock and Temescal Falls via Temescal Ridge Trail and Temescal Canyon Trail in Topanga State Park #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Loop #Rock #Waterfall #Ocean

  • Distance: 6.5 Km
  • Elevation gain: 339 m
  • Maximum elevation: 427 m
  • Elevation loss: 349 m
  • Minimum elevation: 110 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 33 m
  • Moving speed: 4.2 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 8.4 Km/h
  • Total time: 1 h 42 m
  • Global speed: 3.8 Km/h

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  • Distance: 6.5 Km
  • Elevation gain: 339 m
  • Maximum elevation: 427 m
  • Elevation loss: 349 m
  • Minimum elevation: 110 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 33 m
  • Moving speed: 4.2 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 8.4 Km/h
  • Total time: 1 h 42 m
  • Global speed: 3.8 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Skull Rock and Temescal Falls Loop trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Temescal Ridge Trail, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90272, United States (34.05472 -118.52929)

End: 1260, Temescal Canyon Road, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90272, United States (34.05439 -118.52881)

Coordinates: 34.05439 -118.54298 34.07084 -118.52821

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Skull Rock and Temescal Falls Loop in Topanga State Park

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

The Skull Rock and Temescal Falls Loop in Topanga State Park offers hikers a diverse experience, featuring lush shaded trails, exposed steep climbs, and gorgeous ocean views. Along the route, you'll encounter the intriguing Skull Rock formation, which resembles a skull, and a small cascade known as Temescal…

Distance: 6.7 Km • Elevation gain: 335 m • Maximum elevation: 427 m

Playa Vista to Topanga State Park

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

Mountain Bike via Venice Beach, Santa Monica State Beach, Will Rogers State Beach and East Topanga Fire Road in Santa Monica National Mountains Recreation Area. #MTB #Beach #Mountain #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #City #Nature

Distance: 47.2 Km • Elevation gain: 589 m • Maximum elevation: 340 m

Temescal Falls Loop via Temescal Canyon

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

Topanga State Park. #Hiking #Running #Loop #Canyon #Waterfall #River #Forest #Nature #Topanga

Distance: 4.6 Km • Elevation gain: 245 m • Maximum elevation: 348 m

Temescal Falls

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

Loop hike from Pacific Palisades to Temescal Falls on the Temescal Canyon Trail in the Topanga State Park. #Hiking #Loop #Falls #River #Forest #Mountain #Park #Pacific #Ocean

Distance: 5.1 Km • Elevation gain: 284 m • Maximum elevation: 347 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🥾Approach Shoes - Shoes designed for climbing approaches and rugged trails
🧥Thermal Layer - Insulating layer for cold outdoor conditions
🧼Travel Hand Sanitizer - Keep hands clean when water is scarce
Bushcraft Tarp - Versatile emergency shelter or gear protection
🩹Moleskin Blister Pads - Direct protection for painful foot pressure points

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