Hondo Canyon
Hikes - California

Hike Name:Hondo Canyon
Location: Topanga Canyon
Miles: 2.12
Net Elevation Change: 1489 feet

:Park on the side of the road.

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Notice: Always check current conditions, posted warnings, and come prepared. If in doubt, please read the Sierra Club's 10 essentials.

Closest 10 nearby trailheads:
Red Rock Canyon :: 0.84 miles away.
Eagle Rock :: 1.77 miles away.
Topanga Overlook :: 1.77 miles away.
Saddle Peak from Stunt High Trail :: 1.81 miles away.
Calabasas Peak :: 1.90 miles away.
Santa Ynez Canyon :: 3.02 miles away.
Upper Rustic - Garapito Loop :: 4.21 miles away.
Woodland Ridge - Serrania Park :: 4.46 miles away.
Topanga Overlook :: 4.65 miles away.
King Gillette Ranch :: 5.08 miles away.


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Comments (6)
  • |2011-01-02 00:24:21 Anonymous
    Unfortunately, this is not a dog friendly hike. Signs are posted prohibiting pets even on leash
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  • |2010-12-26 05:55:26 Peter
    Time: Walking slow it takes about 4hrs.30mins round trip (if you're quick it will be 3 or so). Difficulty wise: if you never hike, this will be enough of a work-out. If you're experienced, its a nice stroll. The first 1/2mi has the steepest incline, after that it gets easier. Their isn't a lot of tree cover, so bring a hat, but that makes for good visibility. You will know you are on the trail by the occational sign "Backbone Trail".
    Directions: From Pacific Coast Hwy take Topanga Canyon Blvd North. Turn left on Old Topanga Canyon Rd. drive appx 1/2mi, cross a small bridge and you will drive over a set of speed bumps. Park immediediately on the left side. Parking is only avail along the road, there are spaces for perhaps 7 or 8 cars. There is no sign but you will see the start of the trail behind a telephone pole. It leads to a stream, cross the stream (on rocks) and head up the hill.
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  • |2009-09-26 04:01:00 Anonymous
    Loved the hike, wonderful views and a great workout. All uphill (3.6 miles) until the top. Keep going another 0.7 miles to the lookout. Rewarding! Roundtrip approx. 3hrs. 45 min going average speed. - Gwyn - rating:4 stars - 2009-09-13
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  • |2009-09-26 04:01:00 Anonymous
    The only trail-head near this area was called "Back Bone Trail" and there was a "no dogs" sign posted...a sheriff pulled over when he saw us approaching the trail - Katie - rating:1 stars - 2009-08-01
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  • |2009-09-26 04:01:00 Anonymous
    Nice hike. There was nobody on the trail with me and my dog the entire hike. Like Brian said, the trailhead is not clearly marked. As soon as you turn onto old Topanga Cnyn Road look out for two sets of 'road bumps.'Park along the side of the road at the second set of bumps. - Raiza - rating:4 stars - 2009-04-14
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  • |2009-09-26 04:01:00 Anonymous
    Nice hike, watch for that trailhead as it's not clearly marked. Lots of sunshine, wear a hat. - Brian - rating:3 stars - 2007-10-08
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