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Topanga State Park
Topanga State Park
State park within the Santa Monica Mountains that contains a total of 36 miles of trails through oak woodland, meadows, chaparral, and grassland. Most of the oak woodlands are found near Trippet Ranch, the entrance of Topanga State Park. Trippet Ranch is a 40 acre ranch with a main historic "skeet lodge", which is now a natural history museum and visitor center. Most trails in the state park can be accessed from Trippet Ranch, and there are a couple of hikes that highlight the oak woodlands around the area. Parking has a $10 day-use fee.
Information Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation
Retrieved from Topanga Canyon Docents
Courtesy of California State Parks, 2019
Trails
Trails
Nature Trial - Topanga is a 0.6 mile trail that has several places to stop and rest.
Musch Trail is a 2.1 mile trail that connects to other trails that traverse oak woodlands, including the Musch Meadows Trail and Dead Horse Trail.
Photo Retrieved from socalhiker.net
Musch Trail Camp
Musch Trail Camp
Located 1 mile from Trippet Ranch, the Musch campgrounds are the only campgrounds in Topanga State Park. There are 8 sites and 6 people are allowed per site, occupied on a first come first serve basis. The campground has running water, restrooms, and picnic tables. Overnight stays require a $7 fee per night.
Photo Retrieved from hikespeak.comWildwood Canyon Park
Wildwood Canyon Park
Park property within the eastern foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains that contains oak woodland, chaparral, and sage scrub habitats. The dominant oak tree in this area is the Coast Live Oak, and some individual trees found are over 200 years old. The park has also preserved historic buildings, including past ranches and homesteads. There are several trails in the area such as the Wildwood Canyon Hike, and one hike is highlighted below because of its focus on oak woodlands.
Retrieved from California Department of Parks and Recreation
McCoulough-Oak Tree Loops
McCoulough-Oak Tree Loops
A short 1.75 mile hike through oak woodlands that can be accessed from the Oak Tree Loop trail. From the parking lot follow the Oak Tree Loop trail until the fork, where you go left upward into the woodlands. Other trials connect to this one, so you can add to your hike.
Photo Retrieved from Nobody Hikes in LA/ David W. LockeretzLos Robles- Oak Creek Canyon Loop
Los Robles- Oak Creek Canyon Loop
Easy 1 mile hike in Los Robles Open Space, Thousand Oaks. The eastern portion of the trail becomes a dirt path through chaparral habitat. The western portion of the trail is made to be a whole access trail through an oak grove. The portion of the trail is handicapped accessible, as the path is appropriate for wheelchairs and strollers, and it is equipped with braille signs and a guide rope for the blind. Along the trail there are several rest stops with picnic tables. Near the parking lot there is a restroom and an area to relax with picnic tables. Parking is free.
Retrieved from hikespeak.com
Retrieved from hikespeak.com
Hiking Tips
Hiking Tips
Be cautious of poison oak. It grows in leaves of 3, and can be avoided by remaining on the trail path.
Keep on the lookout for rattlesnakes, and if you encounter one keep your distance and allow it to leave.
Be on the lookout for ticks on your clothing and skin.
Carry plenty of water.
Wear appropriate clothing.
References
References
Trippet Ranch Photo: Topanga Canyon Docents http://www.topangacanyondocents.org/trippet-ranch/ Topanga State Park Trails Information Source: Venturacountytrails.orgMusch Trail Camp Information Source: hipcamp.comWildwood Canyon Park Information Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=22883 McCoulough-Oak Tree Loops Information Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29729 McCoulough-Oak Tree Loops Photo Source: https://nobodyhikesinla.com/2010/11/01/wildwood-canyon-state-park-in-yucaipa/ Los Robles- Oak Creek Canyon Loop Information Source: Conejo Open Space Foundation
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