Hiking Club

Shepherds Hiking Club is for people of all ages to come together for fitness and fellowship while enjoying God's creation and the great outdoors. We meet once a month, on the first Saturday of each month (unless otherwise noted). Our hikes take place at different trails around the city and are always within an hour drive of Shepherd of the Hills Church. If you would like to join us on a hike, you can simply meet us at the trail at the specified date and time.

Next Hiking Excursion: Saturday, February 4, 2012

Trailhead: Eagle Rock Loop

Time: 9 AM

Where: Topanga State Park

Who: Ages 10 and up

Elevation gain: 1000 feet

Distance: 5.3 miles

Estimated hike time: 2.5 - 3 hours

What to Bring: Hiking shoes suggested, water, sunglasses/hat, 2012 Registration form and Waiver (available to download from this page).

Additional information: Dogs are NOT allowed on this trail

Directions from Shepherd of the Hills Church:

Go west on Rinaldi Street to Porter Ranch Drive, go left. Take the 118 freeway west and exit Topanga Canyon Blvd. Turn Left on Topanga Canyon Blvd (head south for 15.3 miles). Turn left onto Entrada Road and follow the signs up the hill 1 mile to the park. Keep on Entrada Road (for about 1 mile) staying to the left at every opportunity until you reach the park's main parking lot.

Parking:

Meet at the Trippet Ranch parking area near the trailhead. There is a $10 fee for parking inside the park, however you can park just outside the park on Entrada Road an walk less than 1/4 mile to the meeting area. Be sure not to have any part of your car outside the white line on Entrada Road or you will get ticketed.

Trail Details:

After leaving the parking lot we will follow short road to the signed junction, where we will head left and start the hike on Eagle Springs Road. Here we will see beautiful oak woodlands and pass through chaparral country (and maybe spot a deer or two). This part of the trail slowly gains about 800 feet in elevation on the way to Eagle Rock. After about 2 miles we will reach a junction and bear left of Eagle Springs Road on to Eagle Rock. A short detour will take us to the top of the rock for a spectacular view of the Santa Monica Mountains and even the Pacific Ocean on a clear day. To complete the loop we will get back on Eagle Springs Road and take the Musch Trail, a three mile stroll passing through shady woodland and meadow, back to the trailhead and finally returning to the parking lot.

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