LOS LIONES TRAIL AND EAST TOPANGA FIRE ROAD

Now, this hike is personally one of my favorite hikes around LA. It’s easy to get to and it’s a rather pleasant walk up to a beautiful overlook (or overlooks if you choose to continue on up the fire road). I won’t say too much here, as I’ve covered a lot of this information in my very first podcast but there’s a few details to consider if you plan on going on this hike.

The trail starts off of Los Liones Dr., which is about a mile from where Sunset Blvd. crosses the 1 highway.  The trek will take you 1.5 miles through Los Liones Canyon, which is part of Topanga State Park.  Here you can make a decision to either continue on up the East Topanga Fire Road for a further 5 miles towards the Parker Mesa Overlook, or turn right back around the way you came.

If you decide to go forward from here, you’ll be looking at a 1,200 ft. altitude gain with beautiful 360 views of the Santa Monica Mountains,  Santa Ynez Canyon, and Malibu.  Eventually you’ll see the trail split in two.  You’ll want to stay left and curve around towards the overlook.  Once there, you’ll be able to relax on a bench and take in the beautiful vista.

Parking is available on Los Liones Dr. if you want to start at the bottom…or…if you want to take just the strenuous hike from the top of Los Liones to the Parker Mesa Overlook, you can park at the end of Paseo Miramar.

From Los Liones Trail:

1.5 Miles One Way – 300 ft. altitude gain

GPS COORDINATES:

34° 2’50.52″N

118°33’36.09″W

From East Topanga Fire Road

5 Miles One Way – 1,200 altitude gain

GPS COORDINATES

34° 3’2.85″N

118°33’25.58″W

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