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SUMMARY:Temescal Waterfall & Football Helmet Rock
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DESCRIPTION:http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/1/5/0/event_90285392.jpegTemescal Canyon is a very popular hiking spot with great views of the ocean and LA basin on clear days\, a seasonal waterfall\, and a densely wooded canyon. Typically this looped hike is a nice workout at about 4.8 miles with an elevation gain of about 1\,100 ft. We will have the opportunity to increase its length to about 6 miles by exploring some of the side trails.\\n\\n\\n\\nCheck out the trail map (http://files.meetup.com/454296/Temescal%20Canyon.pdf)\\n\\n\\n\\nWe'll begin at the lower end of the first parking lot and walk along Temescal Creek on the Sunset Trail. After 0.4 miles we'll head up the Ridge Trail under chaparral arches with some nice views of the Palisades and the Pacific Ocean beyond.\\n\\n\\n\\nhttp://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/c/f/e/event_90288382.jpeg\\n\\n\\n\\nAfter a sustained climb we'll turn west on the Leacock Trail toward wide ocean views. Then we will turn onto the less traveled Bienveneda Trail which will take us back up to Temescal Ridge.\\n\\n\\n\\nhttp://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/a/3/e/event_90283582.jpegWe'll bypass the Temescal Canyon fork and head up to Football Helmet Rock (aka Skull Rock). Perched on the shoulders of Temescal Ridge at an elevation of 1\,500 feet\, the rock delivers broad views over Santa Monica Bay\\n\\n\\n\\nOn our return from Football Helmet Rock we will descend into Temescal Canyon. We drop through chaparral and heavier vegetation\, reaching the canyon floor and cross a foot bridge just downstream of a small waterfall. We'll go off-trail to get a closer look.\\n\\n\\n\\nWe'll hike along the creek back to the main park as the the trail transforms into an easy stroll through pleasant groves.\\n\\n\\n\\nPost Hike Lunch will be at Beech Street Cafe (http://www.beechstreetcafe.com/index2.php#/home/)\\n\\n\\n\\nIts just a couple blocks from park at\\n\\n\\n\\n863 Swarthmore Avenue\, Pacific Palisades\, CA 90272-3606\\n\\n\\n\\nDirections\\n\\n\\n\\nTemescal Gateway Park is located in Pacific Palisades\, just one mile north of Pacific Coast Highway at the intersection of Temescal Canyon Road and Sunset Boulevard.\\n\\n\\n\\nPark for free on Sunset or Temescal and walk into first parking lot in Park. See map.\\n\\n\\n\\nBring cash if you want to park in Park. Last time I checked it was $7.00. Park in lower end closest to Sunset.\\n\\n\\n\\nFrom Los Angeles\, take the Santa Monica Freeway (10) West until it becomes Pacific Coast Highway(PCH). Continue West on PCH. Turn right (North) on Temescal Canyon Road and continue for 1 mile. You enter the park immediately after crossing Sunset Boulevard.\\n\\n\\n\\nFrom the San Fernando Valley\, take Topanga Canyon Boulevard South to Pacific Coast highway(PCH). Turn left (East) on PCH. Go Left (North) on Temescal Canyon Road and continue for 1 mile.\\n\\n\\n\\nTo restaurant: Make a left on Sunset then a right on Swarthmore. Park in rear on street (meter). You can take your chances and park at cvs across the street
LOCATION:Temescal Gateway Park\, Santa Monica Mountains\, Temescal Canyon Rd & W Sunset Blvd
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/eec-event/temescal-waterfall-football-helmet-rock/
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