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Temescal Falls

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: 3.2 mi
  • Elevation gain: 284 m
  • Maximum elevation: 347 m
  • Elevation loss: 284 m
  • Minimum elevation: 107 m

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  • Distance: 3.2 mi
  • Elevation gain: 284 m
  • Maximum elevation: 347 m
  • Elevation loss: 284 m
  • Minimum elevation: 107 m

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Skull Rock and Temescal Falls Loop in Topanga State Park

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

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Distance: 4.2 mi • Elevation gain: 335 m • Maximum elevation: 427 m

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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: 29.3 mi • 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: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 245 m • Maximum elevation: 348 m

Skull Rock and Temescal Falls Loop

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

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: 4.1 mi • Elevation gain: 339 m • Maximum elevation: 427 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🔭Compact Hiking Binoculars - Lightweight optics for scouting terrain and spotting wildlife
🧭GPS Trackers - Tracking devices for safety and navigation
🧰Survival Kits - Emergency tools for remote environments
💧Hydration Reservoirs - Convenient water bladders for hands-free drinking on the move
🧘Folding Sit Mats - Dry and warm seat for map-reading breaks on damp ground

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