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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 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by DS on 12/12/2005 In spite of a few bothersome flies and an obnoxious loudtalker during our lunch on Eagle Rock, ditto below. Hard to break a sweat up the fire road but some pretty vistas to the summit. The return trip along the Musch Trail was completely different and refreshing - lots of shady forested creekbeds and sprawling fields. A nice place for a family stroll but not much of a workout.
Reviewed by XL on 12/12/2005 Easy as pie. I used a hiking book which quoted this same hike at 4 miles, however. It was fun to frolic/take pics/read the graffiti among the crevices of Eagle Rock. The self-described pond along Musch Trail was little more than a puddle at this time of year. 
Reviewed by jdfromla on 8/31/2004 The Musch Ranch Trail is a far more interesting way to climb the ridge up to Eagle Rock. The trail winds through grassland and riparian streambed habitat. Once at the ranch, the trail continues past the camping area with a moderate climb to Eagle junction, just under Eagle Rock. The spring is rarely more than a wet spot and the old wooden "water tanks" mentioned in some guidebooks have almost decayed into nothing. The highlight of the hike is eating a sandwich on Eagle Rock and looking down into Santa Ynez Canyon. The Musch Ranch Trail adds a mile or so to the total distance. However, one can shorten the hike if necessary but heading back down the fireroad towards Eagle Junction and back down to Trippet Ranch. 
Reviewed by Eric on 5/2/2003 I enjoyed seeing Eagle Rock but I am not too keen on hiking on fireroads. I went looking for Eagle Spring but all I found was a wet, squishy spot in the ground that might have been the spring. 
Reviewed by CEA on 11/26/2002 I like to hike on the terrific Musch Trail to the top of Eagle Rock. This is a first rate hikers trail that is very scenic and well maintained. Have lunch on top of Eagle Rock and enjoy the spectacular views!
Reviewed by sk on 11/12/2002 This area is a nice hiking location. I believe i pulled into the wrong parking lot(the 1st one on the left off topanga)but there was a well kept trail that had been recently mantained on the small hill above the restrooms. Even this trail was very nice and clean(which is handy since i hike with my 5 month old in a back carrier. This trail had a neat wooden bridge over a creek, which like most in CA,was dry(nice though). 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||