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Los Angeles County

Topanga State Park

Los Angeles County

Topanga State Park

The best running trails in Topanga State Park

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Running in Topanga State Park is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Topanga State Park—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Temescal Ridge Trail loop from Pacific Palisades — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area	Intermediate 00:48 5.56km
Inspiration Point loop from Pacific Palisades — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area	Easy 00:26 3.92km
Los Liones Trail & East Topanga Road Loop — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area	Intermediate 00:40 5.22km
Parker Mesa Overlook – Paseo Miramar Viewpoint loop from Castellammare	Expert 01:46 14.2km

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Temescal Ridge Trail loop from Pacific Palisades — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
00:48
5.56km
8:38/km
250m
250m
Intermediate
37
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Inspiration Point loop from Pacific Palisades — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
00:26
3.92km
6:40/km
90m
90m
Easy
5
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Los Liones Trail & East Topanga Road Loop — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
00:40
5.22km
7:39/km
190m
190m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
3
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Parker Mesa Overlook – Paseo Miramar Viewpoint loop from Castellammare
01:46
14.2km
7:30/km
470m
470m
Expert
60
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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MRCA Open Space loop from The Oaks of Calabasas

01:21

12km

6:45/km

310m

310m

Expert

37

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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