Monthly Archives: April 2013
Musch Trail in Topanga, California
Saturday morning adventure started with a hike in Topanga. There are quite a few trail options from the state park and some of these end up at Eagle Rock. I chose Musch Trail because I have been wanting to hike on trails with narrow paths and more shade.
More information: http://alltrails.com/trail/us/california/musch-trail
Trailhead
Peek
I like this trail mainly because it feels like a trail with its curvy small paths winding in and out of woods
Panoramic capture of the beautiful view
Horny Toad
You can make this trail a loop by starting on Musch, going up to Eagle Rock and then take the fire-road (or the other way around).
Pretty wild flowers
Eagle Rock junction
I stopped here and turned back because of the heat (spring is here!). Eagle Rock is 1.5 miles further and it offers some wonderful views. And yes, its definitely on my to-blog-about list :)
Ride
Misty Backdrop
Short sunset hike in Topanga
Spotted
Deers
Mishe Mokwa Trail in Malibu, California
Started off my weekend with a 6 mile hike on a sunny and clear day. The hike starts on the trailhead for Backbone Trail (conspicuos board after 6 miles on Yerba Buena road from PCH). After ~0.3 miles on backbone, you will see the sign indicating the start of Mishe Mokwa Trail.
Trailhead for Mishe Mokwa
View of the valley
View of the valley
The trail is not shaded for the most part and offers a good 360 view of the valley.
Even a small shade was welcoming
Fern
Glimpse of the sky
Pretty backdrop
Boulder right on the edge
Saw quite a few of these lizards (I don’t like them much)
Mishe Mokwa Trail merges on to the trail leading to Sandstone peak. Its the highest point in Santa Monica Mountains. The path to the peak is way steeper, a bit rocky and short. I was hiking with a bad back already; so I decided to play it safe and skip it. I feel like my back got better with the hike, sooo keep hiking! :)
Still caught some pretty gorgeous views of the hills.
I liked this trail mainly for the views it offered but would prefer to go really early to avoid the scorching sun. It’s great for a sweaty workout. But the terrain is more rugged & dry and not as green as I would like.
http://alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mishe-mokwa-trail-to-sandstone-peak-trail
Girl Hiker 