Skull Rock Loop is a 4 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Pacific Palisades, California that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
hiking
nature trips
walking
bird watching
running
views
waterfall
wild flowers
fee
no dogs
This hike is a great extension to the Temescal Canyon Trail which adds minimal elevation gain and distance, but greatly improves the experience. Take some time to explore Skull Rock and do some scrambling to get the best ocean views! There is a $10 fee to park.
Andrew Licciardi recorded Skull Rock Loop
Way too crowded on the weekend with social distancing. People rarely pulling over for passing, most people just barrel past you without masks
Drew Love recorded Skull Rock Loop
Awesome trail with plenty of beautiful flowers and little creatures with a waterfall on the loop back . Definitely not too difficult . Never very steep just constant incline the whole way up . Enjoyable exercise with a great view of the ocean and the city of LA . Will return to this trail .
Shaun Hara recorded Skull Rock Loop
Overgrown in several spots. Higher traffic. View from the skull is beautiful.
Nice views that’s the only reason I’m putting 3 stars. It’s a very family, Sunday walker trail and most of them in large groupes not wearing masks
Trail is a little more overgrown that normal but very manageable. It was hard to find the little trail that takes you up to Skull Rock.
Adam Flores recorded Skull Rock Loop
Park on sunset if you don’t want to pay for parking ;)
Alex Harrison recorded Skull Rock Loop [CLOSED]
Crowded but nice views
Kenny Tran recorded Skull Rock Loop
Great view of the coast and the city! A lot of foot traffic in the area as well!
Cynthia Burns recorded Skull Rock Loop
Best done COUNTER-CLOCKWISE for best views
Dyvon Walker recorded Skull Rock Loop
Amazing trail. Did it clockwise. Highly recommend climbing into the eye of the skull. There’s overgrowth on the way to skull rock so plan accordingly with clothing as this is prime tick real estate.
Wanda Molina recorded Recording - Feb 29, 12:09 PM
The trail is well maintained. It's also beautiful. The views are pretty decent and the rock at the top is really cool. I saw there for a bit to take in the view. Parking is $10 so be ready for that. I'll come back for sure.
Alex Grosse recorded Skull Rock Loop
Pretty good hike with some elevation. Good views and conveniently located. Great for a quick hike or spend a day hanging out. I will be back. Beautiful day in late February. Sunny with a light breeze. Mid 70’s. Trail was dry dry dry.
Love this trail it was really nice towards the top there was not a lot of shade and quite a bit of flys but besides that we have been doing this trail for a long time and we love it
Mark Thompson recorded Skull Rock Loop
Great family friendly hike. Great views.
Brenda Briones recorded Skull Rock Loop
Great 4.4 mile hike .. trail was beautiful Did it clockwise
Leslie Perez recorded Skull Rock Loop
Amazing hike with a beautiful view !
John Trefry recorded Skull Rock Loop
Trail was grounded but fun
Adriana G recorded Skull Rock Loop
This trail has a nice waterfall and view and the top.
Tricia Vannatter recorded Skull Rock Loop
Hike to boulders with ocean view and Irma
I didn’t like the first part of the tail at all. It’s just a very big and wide fire road. No shade at all and everything is dried out. If you like running pretty trails this is not it. I recommend starting out at Tripps Ranch for any of the trails.
Breathtaking view, but be careful with ticks. Got tick bites after hiking
