Los Liones Trail to Parker Mesa Overlook

Date: September 16, 2012

Time: 9:00 am

Near: Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Distance: 7.2 miles round trip

Difficulty:  Moderate

Elevation Gain: 1300 feet

Hike Time: 4.0 hours

Trail Type: Well maintained trail

Hike Type: Out and Back

Summary: Los Liones Trail weaves through one of the lushest canyons in the Santa Monica Mountains.  The trail meanders and ascends through chaparral and ivy covered trees and bushes. In parts, the entire canyon floor is covered in a carpet of ivy. The trail meets up with the system of fire roads in Topanga State Park, and makes a relentless ascent to Parker Mesa - 1525ft. On a clear day, you’ll get amazing panoramic views of the Santa Monica Bay, and often inland as far as the San Bernardino Mountains.