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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 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Amy on 9/22/2003 I go here all the time now. This is a good conditioning hike if you start at Topanga Cyn. and Red Rock Road. It's about 3/4 mile on the little winding road to the park. People go to the park and then start, and it's really not much of a walk that way. About 1/2 mile more and the wide road/trail climbs up to the top. There is a bench at the top. If you turn right, the road is Calabasas Mtwy that goes up to Calabasas Peak. I think it is about 6 mi. total to go to the top, then back down. The hike described starts at Stunt Road which can be seen from the bench area. It is not too far down the Calabasas Mtwy. to Stunt Road.
Reviewed by Conrad on 11/28/2002 The variety of color in the sandstone formations alone make this a worthwhile hike. Be sure to take get off the road and hike up the Red Rock Trail. This will take you up into the rock formations to an overlook with a view of the entire canyon. By the way, an alternate route for getting to Red Rock Canyon is to take Topanga Canyon Road to Old Topanga Canyon Road to Red Rock Road. This will take you directly into the gorge area without having to hike along a rather tedious section of road. It also means that you will being going entirely downhill on the way back to your car! 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||