About This Event
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Juneโs Full Moon is named after the wild strawberries that start to ripen during this month
Eagle Rock, the most impressive landmark in all of Topanga State Park will afford us an airy perch overlooking the upper watershed of Santa Ynez Canyon and the ocean beyond. We will eat, drink and explore on this impressive sandstone rock covered with crevices and caves.
We begin hiking at Trippet Ranch, walking north on a paved driveway about 100 yards to where the Musch Trail slants to the right across a grassy hillside.
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On that trail we'll plunge into the shade of oak and bay laurel trees. After contouring around a couple of north-flowing ravines, we rise to meet a trailside campground at the former Musch Ranch.
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Beyond the campground, Musch Trail climbs through sun-baked, fragrant chaparral.
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After many twists and turns we will reach a ridgetop fire road at Eagle Junction and reach Eagle Rock in time for sunset.
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After some serious socializing and the rise of the full moon we'll return to Trippet Ranch via the rolling East Topanga Fire Road. Hike is about 4.5 miles.
๐ฅ๐ฝ ๐ทBring some snacks and drink to share. I'll bring some strawberry daiquiris and a few cups. Please bring your own plates and plasticware. What are you bringing -- please post below whenever you get a chance to think about it. ๐๐ฅค
Sunset: 8:10 Moonrise 7:51
No white lights/flashlights. Bring green or red light/headlamp if you have it, if not, that is ok.
๐ Directions ๐
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.
Do not park in Park (closes at sunset). Park on street before the last left turn and walk in. Be sure that your left wheels are inside the white line. Note parking restrictions. We'll meet at the benches by bathrooms.
