Summary: This hike is a sub-set of those described in #978 covering much the same ground. The difference is that the trailhead is the Red Rock Canyon Park.
GPS Data:
Main Hike: 5.1 mi RT with 1128 ft. elevation gain.
Short Hike: 2.6 mi RT with 565 ft. elevation gain.
Main Hike Extension: Adds 1 mile RT.
Directions to Trailhead: Please CAR POOL since there is LIMITED PARKING. Get on Topanga Canyon Blvd. from the Valley or the coast and drive to its intersection with Old Topanga Canyon Road, then drive west 1.8 miles to Red Rock Rd. Turn left on Red Rock Rd. After 0.3 miles the paving turns to dirt. After 0.3 more miles you get to the park boundary where you find the first iron ranger. Drive another 0.2 miles up a narrow canyon to the trailhead parking lot where there is another iron ranger, picnic tables, a pit toilet, and parking for 8 or 9 cars. The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy charges $5.00 to park.
Please see the Red Rock Trail Map in order to understand the hike options.
Hike Options: The trailhead (1060) is at the ?P? on the map. Stunt Road is where the Calabasas Peak Trail ends on the south. The Viewpoint (1500) is at the end of the Red Rock Trail. Fork one is at (1175) and fork two at (1535).
Main Hike: Calabasas Peak. From the trailhead go past fork one (1175) to fork two (1535) then north and up to Calabasas Peak (2163 ft).
Short Hike: Viewpoint. From the trailhead go to the first fork (1175) turn north and hike to the top of the ridge (1500) for a good view.
Main Hike Extension: Stunt Road. On the return from Calabasas Peak, continue south on past fork two (1535) to Stunt Road. Return to the trailhead via fork two (1535)), then east via fork one (1175).
Google Earth Photo - Calabasas Peak from Red Rock Canyon Park
