Much of the landscape you’ll see on this hike will be distinctly Californian: scrubby coastal grasses, yucca, cactus, meadows full of wildflowers (especially in the spring), distant canyon ridges and the ocean. The Santa Monica Mountains are the star of the Mugu Peak Trail, which winds all the way to the Pacific through Ventura County. It’s an all-season hike that’s especially beautiful in the spring.
Mugu Peak Trail Located in Point Mugu State Park, the Mugu Peak Trail is about 6.5 miles with an elevation gain of 1,225 feet. Parking is available for $8 at the Winding Way Parking Lot. This is a popular trail, so you’re likely to be sharing the path with fellow hikers. The top tier boasts unbeatable views and access behind the waterfall, your reward for climbing 150 feet of steep rock. From there, you can opt for an easier route to the lower level of the falls, which is 50 feet high. The hike begins near the Pacific Coast Highway and follows a single path through wildflower fields, sage and across small streams. The falls are at their peak during the earlier months in the year or following autumn rains, but this comfortable trek is beautiful year-round.
Escondido Falls Trail Escondido Falls Trail is an easy, dog-friendly, 3.8-mile round-trip hike leading to a scenic waterfall surrounded by old growth trees. Wildlife buffs might also see a variety of bird species like acorn woodpeckers and red-tailed hawks. Sights include the remains of the mid-century Roberts Ranch house, the historic Keller stone hunting cabin, shaded canyon views, the Solstice waterfall and nearby brook, and the Pacific as the grand finale. Solstice Canyon Loop Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, Solstice Canyon Loop is one of Malibu’s most beloved trails, popular for its varied terrain and easy 2.6-mile loop. Whether you’re into mountain views, wildflowers, canyons or coastal trails, Malibu has a hike for you. This is a good spot to turn around, explore more of the Backbone Trail, or take the Puerco Motorway down to the ocean.Published Date: JanuWith its dramatic cliffs along the Pacific shoreline, Malibu boasts some of California’s most stunning terrain - perfect for a day of hiking. Continue on and look for the Backbone Trail singletrack that takes you all the way to the Corral Canyon trailhead about 4.2 miles from Latigo Canyon Rd. Here you descend down the saddle on some technical downhill and into a shady section with lots of flow and rocky creek crossings.Ĭoming out of this is a mild climb and you'll eventually reach an intersection with another fire road. Next, a tough climb on some loose trails takes you up to the Newton Motorway about another two miles from Latigo Canyon Rd. Continue on a short climb before some nice downhill with shade. When you reach Latigo Canyon Rd, cross the street to the other trailhead and look for the singletrack. The trail here continues with a section of downhill and then a climb until Latigo Canyon Rd about 2.1 miles from the start. It probably will require a hike-a-bike unless you are a great climber.Īfter crossing over the tunnel, there is a flowing downhill section until you reach a private road crossing. The first section requires a tough climb on loose, rocky trail that is not representative of the rest of this great section. The trailhead parking is on the right, right before the tunnel on Kanan going south.
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