Basic Hike: 7 mi. RT, max. elevation change = 1700 ft
Red Rock Extension: 4 mi. RT, max. elevation change = -560 ft.
Directions to Trailhead: On the east side of Mulholland Hwy., 0.2 mi. south of where Cold Creek Rd. and gated Mountain Park Dr. crosses Mulholland Hwy. This intersection is located 6.0 miles east of the Mulholland Dr. - Las Virginas junction - or - 5.3 miles west of the Valley Circle - Mulholland Dr. exit off the 101 Freeway (go south on Mulholland Rd., then Valmar Rd., then west on Mulholland Hwy. Do NOT take Old Topanga Canyon Rd.). There are no restrooms at the trailhead.
Basic Hike: The trail climbs steadily soon a preliminary ridge. After a small dip, the trail ascends the main ridge, at which point it meets the dirt Calabasas Peak Motorway at 1.4 miles. Proceed south on the Motorway and continue about 150 yards beyond the obvious high point that is Calabasas Peak, and look, on your right for the use trail to the peak, which rises only 100 feet above the motorway. Continuing a mile southward, and mainly down on Calabasas Peak Motorway, will get you to the junction with Red Rock Road. Return the way you came.
Red Rock Canyon Option: Continue on Red Rock Road as far as you wish. Return the way you came.
Google Earth Photo - Calabasas Peak - Red Rock Canyon from Mulholland
GPS Data:
Basic Hike: 6.8 mi. RT, max. elevation change = 1740 ft.
Red Rock Extension: 4 mi. RT, max. elevation change = -550 ft.
