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The Best Hiking in Topanga

Looking for the best hiking in Topanga? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Topanga. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Topanga

  • Topanga, California

    Hondo Canyon: Backbone Trail

    6.62 mi / 1791 ft gain
    Hondo Canyon: Backbone Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Topanga, California.
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  • Topanga, California

    Eagle Rock and Temescal Peak

    7.63 mi / 1201 ft gain
    Eagle Rock and Temescal Peak is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Topanga, California.
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  • Topanga, California

    Eagle Rock in Topanga State Park

    4.4
    5.99 mi / 1106 ft gain
    Eagle Rock is located in Topanga State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains, and it is a unique formation that provides an amazing panoramic view of Santa Monica. On a clear day, the Catalina Islands and Palos Verdes Peninsula are visible. You can park on along the street of Entrada Rd. or pay $10 ...
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  • Topanga, California

    Hike to Parker Mesa Overlook via Trippet Ranch

    6.8 mi / 1800 ft gain
    This is a 6.8 mile round-trip hike that starts at Trippet Ranch in Topanga Canyon. Even though the range in elevation is 400 feet from peak to trough, the up and down trail totals to approximately 1800 feet elevation gain making this a beginner to intermediate adventure.  The trail itself is pret...
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  • Malibu, California

    Musch Trail to Eagle Rock

    4.66 mi / 928 ft gain
    Musch Trail to Eagle Rock is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Topanga, California.
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  • Malibu, California

    Parker Mesa Overlook Trail

    6.78 mi / 1194 ft gain
    Parker Mesa Overlook Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Topanga, California.
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  • Malibu, California

    Trippet Ranch to Eagle Springs Loop Trail

    5.0
    6.38 mi / 1089 ft gain
    Trippet Ranch to Eagle Springs Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Topanga, California.
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  • Malibu, California

    Eagle Rock Via East Topanga Fire Road

    3.84 mi / 912 ft gain
    Eagle Rock Via East Topanga Fire Road is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Malibu, California.
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  • Malibu, California

    Santa Ynez Trail to Santa Ynez Canyon

    5 mi / 1083 ft gain
    Santa Ynez Trail to Santa Ynez Canyon is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Los Angeles, California.
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  • Malibu, California

    Eagle Springs Fire Road Loop Trail

    5.54 mi / 1010 ft gain
    Eagle Springs Fire Road Loop Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Pacific Palisades, California.
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  • Topanga, California

    Topanga Canyon Loop

    10.35 mi / 1549 ft gain
    Topanga Canyon Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Topanga, California.
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  • Topanga, California

    Hike Red Rock Canyon to Calabasas Peak

    4.0
    4.2 mi / 1066 ft gain
    When you get to the parking lot be sure to pay the $5 parking fee. You will need to place this in the provided envelope and drop it in the iron ranger. Start the hike by following the fire road behind the gate. About a couple of yards in, you will see a trail on your left which leads to a ghoulis...
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  • Los Angeles, California

    Hike to Santa Ynez Falls

    3.5
    3 mi / 200 ft gain
    The Santa Ynez Canyon Trail is located 10 minutes away from the beach providing you the opportunity to do this hike early in the morning and spend the rest of the day hanging out at the beach. To get to the trailhead, take Vereda de la Montura Road until you reach the private residential area (th...
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  • Topanga, California

    Red Rock Road

    3.3 mi / 741 ft gain
    Red Rock Road is an out and back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Topanga, California
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  • Topanga, California

    Red Rock Canyon to Calabasas Peak

    4.2 mi / 1059 ft gain
    Red Rock Canyon to Calabasas Peak is an out and back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Topanga, California
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  • Topanga, California

    Red Rock Creek Trail

    2.03 mi / 499 ft gain
    Red Rock Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Topanga, California.
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