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area:
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topanga state park |
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trail:
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parker mesa overlook |
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length:
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3.0 mi (one way) |
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elevation:
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level of difficulty:
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moderate |
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activities:
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hike, bike
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terrain:
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largely wide dirt roads accomodating hikers and mountain
bikers. rocks.
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views:
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mountain, wilderness, ocean |
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flora fauna:
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brush, few trees. |
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wildlife:
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what to wear:
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hiking, cross-training, or running shoes; optional: hat, sunglasses |
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what to bring:
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water; optional: snack, camera |
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amenities:
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near parking lot: restroom facilities, drinking fountain |
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pets:
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Pets roam w/out a leash. Clean up after your dog. |
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parking:
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parking lot. it was free on the weekend. |
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fees:
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free usage |
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commentary:
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start at bottom of the hill. don't be fooled by this hike. it starts off easy with steady inclines and unnoticeable downhill trails for the entire 3 mile hike to the overlook. coming back (on the same trail) is when you notice the uphill treks. stop. breathe. <wink> have funnnn. |
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address:
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city:
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Topanga |
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state:
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CA |
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directions:
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From the 10 Fwy, go West as it turns into PCH. Take PCH to Topanga Blvd and turn right. Take Topanga Blvd. to Entrada Street (just past the main town). Watch sign for Topanga State Park. Take Entrada up the hill (street winds but stay on Entrada until it leads you to the parking lot.) |
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restrictions:
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According to conservancy: No camping, fires or smoking; Motor vehicles are restricted to entrance; Closed from sunset to sunrise; Stay on designated trails; No alcoholic beverages, loitering, dumping, weapons or firearms. |
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map:
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(coming: trail map) |
