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Summary: Eagle Rock is the primary attraction of this hike. It juts impressively out from the hillside, with dramatic shear cliffs on three sides. There is easy access to the top of Eagle Rock from the trail for anyone with a good pair of hiking boots. Another interesting spot is Cathedral Rock, a short quarter mile diversion from the main loop. You can stop for lunch here, sitting on the grass, with walls all about you. Some guide books refer to this hike as "Eagle Rock" rather than Eagle Springs. Note that when I took this hike, I did not travel on the Musch trail as suggested by several guide books, but took the more direct fire road to Eagle Rock. Trailhead: From Topanga Canyon Boulevard, turn east on Entrada Road; that's to the left if you are coming from the San Fernando Valley. Follow Entrada Road by turning left at every opportunity until you arrive at Topanga State Park. The trailhead is at the end of the parking lot. (Lat:34.09378 Lon:-118.585252) Trail Guides for Eagle Spring Loop: Hiking in Topanga State Park by Milt McAuley (Canyon Publishing) Day Hikers Guide to Southern California by John McKinney (Olympus Press) California Hiking by Tom Stienstra & Ann Marie Brown (Foghorn Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring User Groups: Hikers, Horses Ranger Contact: California State Parks, (818) 880-0350 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jim Zuber, who has posted 104 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Ro on 12/26/2009 I hiked fr Musch Trail to Eagle Rock last Wed p.m. The trail is quite diverse...you start off on a meadow, through the woods, and onto a dusty trail up to Eagle Rock. Would love to come back and get to the HUB (1 mi from Eagle Rock) and explore the other fireroads as well.
Reviewed by Dean on 12/4/2009 All trails lead to Eagle Rock! There are so many great ways of getting there. Last week I did the Caballero-Bent Arrow-Garapito route starting in Tarzana. It was amazing how green and lush Garapito Canyon still remains after so little rain. See http://www.meetup.com/localhikers 
Reviewed by Matt on 6/13/2009 Nice quick getaway from the Valley. No problems finding the park. Took the fire road up to Eagle Rock, very mild incline all the way up, plenty of other hikers. Spent a while up on Eagle Rock enjoying the views of the Pacific and the Westside, the hills toward Malibu, and a pretty nice view of the San Fernando Valley. I very much preferred the hike down as we took the Musch trail. Goes through some nice wooded paths, and other impressively colorful brushy areas. A lot less traffic on this trail. Didn't run into any snakes, but several different kinds of lizards greeted us. All kinds of butterflies and bees, too. I'll be going back to the park to explore the countless other trails.
Reviewed by Vik on 1/23/2009 The few times I've gone to Topanga, I've done the Eagle Rock Fire Road both ways from the parking lot off of Entrada to Eagle Rock. That particular hike is right around 4 miles roundtrip, and is a great hike to do if you only have a couple hours to spare. Great place to get some off-road jogging in, too. Last time I went (couple weeks ago), the whole trail was fogged in, which was particularly cool!
Reviewed by Emily on 1/20/2009 This hike was fun. I actually meant to do San Ynez, but missed the turn and ended up at Eagle Rock instead. Doing the fire road up and the Munch trail back was a very nice hike as the two are totally different environments (up on the ridge v. down in the meadow). Got lost looking for Dead Horse Trail too early and ended up a residential area, but the people were very nice and pointed us in the right direction. Not too much wildlife or vegetation this time of year, but still a great hike that I will definitely do again.
Reviewed by macktheknife on 8/13/2008 My advice is to start off late in the day. Take the Musch trail up since its shady in spots, watch the sunset from Eagle Rock, and then take the fire road back down in the dying light . Last time I went up Musch trail there were 2 rattlesnakes on it, so keep your eyes open.
Reviewed by Viewer on 6/13/2008 This is a nice hike, especially along the Musch trail. My personal variation is to start from the Santa Ynez trailhead in Pacific Palisades and to hike up the canyon, then up the fire road to Eagle Rock, down the Musch trail, up a little connector trail through the wildflowers back to the Santa Ynez trail, and back down, sometimes adding a side trip to the waterfall if I'm feeling up for it. Eagle Rock is very impressive, and exploring the various caves on it brings out the 5-year-old in me.
Reviewed by Keane G on 7/7/2007 For a beginner, taking the Musch trail wasn't easy (especially at noon in Summer), but it's so worth it when you reach Eagle Rock. I have only taken the trail (haven't tried the fire road yet) to Eagle Rock and back. I am looking forward to see where the other trails lead to. The Musch trail can be a hard hike in the mid-day sun for new hikers. The early part winds through some shady areas, but for at least 3/5 of the hike, it's open trail and a bit steep at times. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Los Angeles County Hiking, Los Angeles County Trails, Los Angeles County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
