5/5 Jim K. 1 year ago on Google • 409 reviews
An
all
time
favorite
park
of
mine!
This
urban
respite
is
within
easy
access
of
the
Los
Angeles
area,
both
from
the
San
Fernando
Valley,
and
from
the
south,
thru
the
Pacific
Palisades.
I’ve
had
good
times
here
hiking,
biking,
and
having
picnics
with
friends
and
family!
The
park
entrance
has
signage
directing
visitors
to
pay
and
display
stubs
or
pay
online.
There’s
also
street
parking
along
Entrada
Rd.
where
it
may
be
safe
to
do
so!
Also
for
long
distance
trail
user’s,
parking
down
at
Palisades
Highlands
and
hiking
up
may
be
possible.
Access
from
the
lower
trails
may
be
affected
after
the
most
recent
wildfires.
Making
the
best
of
it,
even
a
short
hike
from
the
entrance,
thru
to
the
edge,
or
lookout
and
around
back
to
Entrada
Rd,
makes
for
a
glorious
time!
This
short
loop
can
be
completed
in
under
an
hour,
passing
thru
a
mix
of
coastal
desert
hills
and
oak
tree
wilderness,
including
ocean
views!
Fair
warning,
watch
out
for
wildlife!
Wild
deer
are
plentiful
out
here,
and
can
be
very
skittish
if
encountered
suddenly,
so
I
freeze
at
first
sight
and
try
to
get
a
better
look
at
these
graceful
creatures.
While
I’ve
heard
about
wildcats
and
coyotes,
I’ve
never
had
a
problem
with
them
in
all
the
times
I’ve
gone
hiking
here.
Though
have
almost
stepped
on
a
large
rattlesnake,
and
now
watch
my
step
on
those
trails!
Another
concern
especially
at
the
creeks
along
the
lower
trails,
are
ticks.
These
little
critters
like
moist,
dark
places
and
can
quickly
hitch
a
ride
on
unsuspecting
hikers.
I’ve
made
it
a
practice
to
do
a
body
check
in
the
restroom,
before
getting
back
in
my
vehicle!
Sun
exposure
may
be
a
consideration,
so
best
be
prepared,
taking
appropriate
measures
for
any
length
of
trails
and
time
out
in
the
open!
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