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Sababa

3 months ago • Sep 7, 2025

Sababa (40’s-50’s) Nature Hike

Join us for a scenic and moderate 3-mile loop with 360-degree views. We’ll meet at 9:30 am at Stoneview Nature Center in Culver City (a dedicated parking lot, plus unrestricted street parking), and from there, we’ll walk together across a bridge into Kenneth Hahn Recreational Area. All ages and species welcome.
Bring: Water, hiking boots/shoes, sunblock, a hat, lunch/snacks.

Here is the trail map and specifics: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/kenneth-hahn-recreation-area