L.A. Walks: Stoney Point Park

The entrance to the park is off Topanga Canyon Boulevard, starting at this steel gate uphill from horse stables.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Near the start of the walk, you’ll often see climbers on the lower-elevation rocks. Matt Batdorf, left, Danny Varola and Brett Batdorf attempt to scale a rock face.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Brett Batdorf tackles a shear face at Stoney Point Park in Chatsworth. There are several spots where hikers can walk to so they can view the rock climbers in action.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Multiple trails lead to the peak of the mountain and wind in different directions toward the top.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

A rail and tunnel for Metrolink and Amtrak is near the trail for Stoney Point, with the Pacific Surfliner passing through periodically.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Stoney Point Park is part of the Stoney Mountains.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Stepping stones are seen along the pathways.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Footing can be tricky in places. A rock formation on a trail opens onto patches of blue sky and foliage.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Along the trail, you may run into more rock climbers as they find their starting point for bouldering.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Hikers and climbers start the walk downhill toward the trail head.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)