REAL TRAIL NAME: Temescal Canyon trail to Skull Rock loop
HIKE DATE: Sunday, April 22, 2012
MEETING TIME: 8:00am
(We’ll wait about 15mins, so please be there on time)
HIKE LEAD: Mona Ibrahim
HIKE LEVEL: Level 5
WHAT IS A HIKING LEVEL?:
Find out more about hiking levels here:
http://latrailhikers.com/about/hike-levels/
DRIVE TO TRAILHEAD: 7-9 mins.
LENGTH: 5 Miles (Round trip) approx.
HIKE DURATION: 2.5 Hours (approx)
MEETING LOCATION:
VONS (Grocery Store) Parking Lot
17380 W Sunset Blvd
Pacific Palisades CA 90272
[Scroll down for Meeting Point Map]
NOTE: There is a $7 in the parking box unless you can find free parking on Temescal Canyon Rd. or on Sunset Blvd. once at the trail head area. However, we can park next to the baseball field street parking across the street from the park which is free.
ELEVATION GAIN: approximately 1200 ft. (moderate-some spots maybe tougher than other spots)
WATER REQUIRED. WATER CHECK WILL BE PERFORMED. If you do not take enough water or are not appropriately equipped for this hike, you will be turned away from doing this hike with us even if you show up. Please note, that we have expectations for Level 5 hikers. Read all the details.
REQUIREMENTS: WATER (at least 1 liter or three 20oz water bottles). Comfortable hiking/sports shoes with good grip.
RECOMMENDED: Good sized snack, hiking pole, and sun block.
HIKE WALKTHROUGH: Waterfall & ocean views with the interesting rock formation they call “Skull Rock.” We start by going up some switchbacks for about 1 mile. From there there will be some gained paths that will lead us to the famous rock. On our way back down we’ll try to catch a small waterfall.
DOG-FRIENDLY?: No. Dogs are NOT allowed on these trails. Any hiker with a dog will be turned back and will not be allowed to hike with the group.
HIKE RSVP:
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HOW DO I PARTICIPATE WITH THE GROUP ON THIS HIKE?
1. Read the Hike’s Details we link at the very top of this page.
2. Make sure that the Hike Level accommodates your hiking experience.
3. If, and only if it suits you, then RSVP for this event and show up the day of the hike with all necessary gear and water (we mention everything you need on the details page for this hike).
MY FRIEND SAID I CAN DO THIS HIKE, I SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO IT, RIGHT?
Contrary to popular belief, you know your body and hiking experience better than your friends. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced hiker, please read our hike details page as the hike may not suite your experience level. We have a better experience if every hike has hikers of the intended level.
DISCLAIMER: LA Trail Hikers and its Leads/Organizers/Participants do not take responsibility for any harm,bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By clicking “Attending,” or attending the hike, you confirming that you understand that all outdoor activity such as hiking, backpacking, and trekking have an associated danger, and will not hold any hike lead/organizer, participant, LA Trail Hikers, or any group associated pet responsible for any hazard to your well being. Additionally, you will not be allowed to participate with the group if you are not adequately prepared with enough water and the right gear/equipment/nutrition essential to complete the hike. You are fully responsible for yourself.
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