Murphy Ranch Trail

The next hike will be at the Murphy Ranch Trail, a 3.4-mile loop in Pacific Palisades. This moderately challenging hike features a mix of paved and unpaved paths, with a notable descent of 524 steps into the canyon. Along the way, we'll encounter the remnants of Murphy Ranch, adorned with graffiti art. The trail offers a blend of urban history and natural beauty, making it a pretty unique experience. Don't forget to bring water!

Meeting Location:
Murphy Ranch Trail
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Parking should be available on the portion of Casale Rd east of Capri Dr. We'll meet by the trailhead, where Casale Rd meets Sullivan Fire Rd.

AllTrails description:
Explore this 3.4-mile out-and-back trail near Pacific Palisades, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

This hike involves stairs and quite a lot of them! The road to there has great views of the coastline. First part of the walk is on a road. You have to park in the neighborhood and follow the road to the trailhead. There’s no shade on the road. You come to a yellow gate that blocks cars, keep going. You’ll come to another fence with an opening and you’ll see stairs to the right. 524 steps. It is best to walk clockwise in the loop, starting by going down the stairs to the left. The stairs are long and a bit short and narrow - so watch your step! At the bottom of the stairs continue left to walk around the compound. It is super interesting to see 1930's structures. Some sections of the trail can be overgrown. Downloading offline maps can help you navigate this trail.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/murphy-ranch-trail--2