Landfill Loop — Attraction in Rolling Hills Estates

Nice place to take a short, quiet hike around the plateau of land south of Torrence. The problem is, the entrance is difficult to get to for those unfamiliar with the area! I’ve wanted to experience this empty piece of land loop, tho didn’t see a readily accessible route to take, other than having to pass thru private property from Ernie Howlett Park. I’ve crossed Hawthorne from the Howlett Park street entrance, to where Moccasin Trail looks to be accessible at that point on the map, only to inadvertently enter the management facility side. The land under cultivation was beautiful there, though short-lived, as employees showed me the way out! Walking or riding a bike in from Moccasin Lane, seems to be the easiest way to go, as the cleaner, paved route from Hawthorne Blvd to Moccasin Lane, discreetly thru the First Baptist Church parking lot, exit right to the Moccasin Trail, with steps to the opening. Tho the shoes can still get dirty on the loop trails! My only proper recourse to recommend, is to take the surrounding dirt trails, shared with horses! I’ve had to park at the Chandler Park parking lot and walked the Chandler Horse Trail around to the opening. From Ernie Howlett Park, the Howlett Trail passes a tunnel with which to take under Hawthorne Blvd to the Moccasin Trail. That’s the safer way from Howlett Park, tho a long way around to that opening in the fence, if we don’t mind the powdered, possibly soiled shoes! I became resigned to the fact that to go about it the right way, with the powdery, muddy, horse messed trail access tradeoff, there’s the payoff of ocean air, natural looking, private-like flat trails, with hardly anybody in sight. All this, while seeing views of LA thru the trees! The only entrance off of Moccasin Trail will have to do then, tho with caution to watch my step! The alternative, is of course to ride with the Peter Webber Equestrian Center. As hoofing it will leave a...

I almost don't want to leave a review about this awesome trail because I want it to stay as empty as possible. There are usually very few people (and horses) walking around the "permissible" loop, so it is peaceful AND beautiful. There are lots of hawks and crows and other wildlife, and great views. I have no problem getting to the trail and wear hiking boots, so walking on horse trails to get there doesn't bother me a bit. Stay away though! I like it nice...

Hard to get to and you have to walk far on horse trails just to get to the entrance. Very confusing, especially the signs that say "warning authorize personal only" that are right next to signs that say, "open to the public...