LA- Hike: Stunt High Trail to Saddle Peak- Calabasas
Date: January 3, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM- 2:30 PM
Distance: 8 miles round trip
Elevation gain: 1677’
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
What to Bring: Good hiking boots/shoes with good tread, hiking pole, lunch, snacks, plenty of water, sun protection, jacket.
Hike Leader: Russell Hammerl, [email protected]
Directions: From 101 -Mulholland HWY -Stunt Road, 1.0 mile -shortly past pedestrian crossing sign -park and gather at the pullout on the right. (Map click here)
What to Bring: Good hiking boots/shoes with good tread, hiking pole, lunch, snacks, plenty of water, sun protection, layered clothing. Carry emergency contact information.
Carpool: http://www.groupcarpool.com/t/vp5ui4
After the hike: Late lunch or coffee at nearby restaurant depending on interest of participants.
Restroom: A single portable is located 30 feet from the trailhead.
Rain Cancels:
Let's start the new year with a fabulous hike! This trail is one of the treasures of the Santa Monica Mountains. Stunt High Trail begins with a pleasant shaded walk next to Cold Creek. Along the way we will pass through five distinct plant communities: riparian, oak woodland, coastal sage, chaparral, and grassland.
There is a terrific payoff at the end of a steady climb in the way of panoramic views and dramatic sandstone formations at the top of Saddle Peak. This is the sixth tallest summit in the Santa Monica Mountain range at 2805 feet. The views go from downtown LA to Santa Barbara Island to the snowcapped peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains and the entire Santa Monica Bay. Near the top is an interesting passage along the sandstone cliffs. Rock climbers are often seen precariously above the trail.
The hike is a bit of a challenge, but we’ll take our time to enjoy the views, plants, and geology.
Much of the trail has a canopy of trees and shrubs. It is a great hike.
Hike Leadrer: Russell Hammerl
