Near Sullivan Fire Road
500 Steps!
Near Sullivan Fire Road
Murphy Stairs (not pictured, more stairs)
Near Sullivan Fire Road
This is the what is used to be the main entrance of the Murphy Ranch.
Near Sullivan Fire Road
Trailhead
Near Sullivan Fire Road
It was a water tank back in 1930s.

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Sullivan Fire Road

4.3 (4 Ratings)
If you are looking for uphill (or downhill) hiking with a view, this is for you!
5.7
mi
Distance
1,497
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.67mi
Distance
1,497ft
Elevation Gain
183ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
1,895ft
High Point
575ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the 405, take the Sunset Blvd. exit and head west. After about 3 miles look for Capri Dr. and turn right. Continue all the way to the end of Capri Dr. and start look for parking. Go down to Casale Rd. and you'll see the Sullivan Fireroad on your right From the trailhead, it will take you on an ascending paved road. Be wary of cars traveling to and from Camp Josepho. In about 2.5 miles, there will be a road split. Go down to Camp Josepho on your left, stay right and continue up the Sullivan Fire Road, which is now a dirt road. After another 3 miles of uphill travel, you'll see a yellow gate and the mid-way point on Mulholland Drive. Enjoy the view of Santa Monica and Pacific to the south, as well as Mulholland and the San Fernando Valley to the north. Take the same route back and enjoy the downhill hike!

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