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Summary: This hike includes some wonderful sculptured sandstone formations in colors ranging from chalk white to a dark red. Many of the formations have caves and arches. You can scramble part way up many of the rocks if you are careful. The first half of the hike has spectacular views of the Santa Monica mountains to the south, as well as Red Rock Canyon to the north. Once you drop into the canyon, the trail meanders amongst the lovely formations. The end point of the hike is at an overlook with a couple of signposts. Return the way you came. Trailhead: From the 101 Freeway in Calabasas, exit on Las Virgines Road and head south for 3 miles to Mulholland Highway. Turn left and continue 4 miles to Stunt Road. Turn right and drive one mile to the pullout on the right. Cross stunt road and walk a hundred feet down hill to a unpaved fire road with a gate. This is the trail head. (Lat:34.09482 Lon:-118.649) Trail Guides for Red Rock Canyon: Day Hikes Around Los Angeles by Robert Stone (Day Hike Books, Inc.) Afoot & Afield In Los Angeles by Jerry Schad (Wilderness Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes Ranger Contact: Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy (310) 589-3200 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 Lacy Schneider on 11/6/2009 Great place to go for a day hike. Collecting is illegal without a permit, so please do not collect the rocks, plants, etc... Help protect our natural resources by keeping them in "nature."
Reviewed by Viewer on 5/31/2008 Little kids love the caves. Interesting topogrpahy.
Reviewed by KCL on 8/8/2007 Hiked on Tuesday, 7 August 2007. Very pleasant hike with some nice rock formations and interesting red sand, but nothing awe-inspiring. The trail continues on past the overlook (look for two small signs facing the other way); but it is very overgrown (sagebrush and the pointy yucca with the thin leaves)-- we followed it for about a 1/4 mile and didn't see anything interesting. The hike back has some great views and intersting rock formations that I didn't notice on the way in (and found the shell fossil on the way back); so pay attention heading back. The canyon and rocks provided alteranting sun and shade, but the slog up out of the canyon was mostly sun-exposed. There is a porta-potty at the turnout, which was nice.
Reviewed by bv on 5/27/2007 May 27, 2007 Good hike - good exercise. I think we took a wrong turn up the path - you come to a "Y" - we took the left (up the hill) and it was fairly strenuous the entire way. Of courrse, coming back down was a delight! A little hot in the mid-day. Probably would have been better if we arrived at 10AM or earlier. The rock formations are unique and interesting, but short of dazzling.
Reviewed by David on 1/29/2007 This one is best saved for a day without too much cloud cover. We went Saturday and it sprinkled on and off and I think the area would be much more vibrant in different conditions. The hike itself is pretty good, although I think going up to Calabasas Peak (1 mile up to top and 1 mile back down) was worth it for the view. In fact, I would recommend that over going down into the canyon, although that mile uphill to the peak is more strenuous than the canyon trail. This trail was not crowded (we saw about 15 people during the 2 1/2 hours on the canyon and peak portions of the trail on a Saturday morning).
Reviewed by Linda the Yank on 8/30/2005 Nice easy hike and the rock formations are awesome. Saw some fossils in the rocks as well. Near the entrance off Red Rock Road I almost stepped on a rattle snake..(For the second time this year!!), but the snake was cool and went on his way into the bush. Gave us a few shakes of the tail just to let us know who's boss. Please scan the path, especially if you are hiking towards the cooling off hours between 5:00 and 7:00 pm. Enjoyable all the same though. Would go again.
Reviewed by Johnny the Kiwi on 8/30/2005 Nice cruisy hike from Stunt rd, then down into the Canyon. We did it in 105 - temp, and found it bearable. Mind you, we hike in hot temp's so others may not be as comfortable. Some awesome stone formations, plus keep your eyes open at the start of the climb back up. There is a "Shell" fossil ( scallop ) on a rock that you walk over. Pretty neat we thought. Also watch the trail for rattlers as we encountered one down at the bottom. Enjoyable hike.
Reviewed by Lisa on 3/7/2004 I hiked this a few times last year & really liked it. The brush can get a bit unruly on the legs. It also is very hot here even when the weather is moderate. I think those rocks act like heaters. The trail is quite narrow, but easy to follow. If you love looking at beautiful rock formations and being able to climb them, this is a great hike. I even took a few rocks home with me for my garden. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||