5.9 mi
Distance
1,952 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Garapito Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail in Topanga State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in Los Angeles County, California. It is 5.9 miles long and gains 1,952 feet. The nearest town is Topanga, California, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 497 ft |
| High point | 2.7 mi | 594 ft |
| End | 5.9 mi | 497 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Topanga State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Topanga, CA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Los Angeles County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Topanga State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(818) 880-0363
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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