The trailhead is in Topanga State Park. Look for Entrada Rd. off Topanga Canyon Blvd, south of Ventura towards PCH. If you're going south, it's a sharp left turn.
Take Entrada up for a few minutes and you'll see the driveway to the parking lot. Many people park on the street.
There are two ways to get to Eagle Rock. One is on more exposed fire roads (right rear of parking lot) and the other is over and through wooded areas. I like taking one out and the other back.
There are some offshoot trails worth exploring- Topanga Overlook is nice on a clear day. Santa Ynez Falls is great in the early summer. And you can connect with other trails if you want to go further.
I like the scenery, the variety of terrain, and the people. There are usually a good amount of other friendly hikers, but not too crowded unless a bus full of Cub Scouts is on the trail (which does happen from time to time).
Eagle Rock is a great place to have a snack/lunch or just relax with a great view.
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