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the
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trickling
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area:
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west side / santa monica mountains |
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trail:
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temescal gateway park - waterfall trail |
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length:
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1.2 mi (one way) |
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elevation:
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... |
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level of difficulty:
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easy |
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activities:
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hike
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terrain:
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dirt roads, some mud, creek, rocks
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views:
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temescal canyon, wilderness |
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flora fauna:
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beautiful trees, brush...; warning: poison oak, poison ivy |
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wildlife:
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According to the conservancy: raccoon, coyote, bobcat, mule deer, occasional mountain lion, several species of reptile including the pacific rattlesnake; the pools below the Temescal waterfall are critical breeding grounds for newts and salamanders. |
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what to wear:
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hiking, cross-training, or running shoes, long socks; optional: hat, sunglasses, anything covering your legs |
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what to bring:
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water; optional: compass, money |
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amenities:
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near parking lot: restroom facilities, drinking fountain, store, lodging, pool, barbeque |
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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 (pay $5 honor system) or free parking along Sunset Blvd. |
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fees:
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free usage |
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commentary:
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Nice rest/stretch area by the (trickling) waterfall. Flow varies depending on the season. Small bridge. If you cross the bridge and follow the trail, it brings you to the Temescal Loop Trail on the north side…roughly 0.8 mile hike uphill to beautiful ocean views. Winding dirt road downhill along the loop trail. |
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address:
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15601 Sunset Boulevard |
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city:
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Pacific Palisades |
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state:
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CA |
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directions:
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From Los Angeles, take the Santa Monica Freeway (10) West until it becomes Pacific Coast Highway(PCH). Continue West on PCH. Turn right (North) on Temescal Canyon Road and continue for 1 mile. You enter the park immediately after crossing Sunset Boulevard. |
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restrictions:
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According to the 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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click to view general map (coming: map of trails) |
