Highlights: Mountain and Ocean Views, Family Hike, Sycamore Trees, Beach

• Near: Malibu, CA
• Distance: 9.5 miles round trip
• Elevation Gain/Loss: 1100 ft.
• Hike Time: 4 hour
• Difficulty: 5/10
• Trail Condition: well maintained trail/fire road
• Trail head map: Click here for Google map
• Rating:

Summary:

Great family hike with plenty of views on a clear day. There are also numerous alternate trails to choose from. Overnight camping is offered by the road if you want to make this a weekend trip . I might try this loop next time on my mountain bike since the trails are well kept and not very rocky.

Trailhead:

From Los Angeles – 10 fwy (west) to Pacific Coast Hwy. (north) to Point Magu State Park entrance (right) to trailhead.

Sycamore Canyon Trail

Backbone Trail at Point Magu

La Jolla Valley

View of Santa Barbara Islands

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Highlights: Waterfall, Family Hike, Dog Hike, Stream, Views

• Near: Sierra Madre, CA
• Distance: 7 miles round trip
• Elevation Gain/Loss: 2250 ft.
• Hike Time: 3 hour
• Difficulty: 5/10
• Trail Condition: well maintained trail
• Trail head map: Click here for Google map
• Rating:

Summary:

The Mount Wilson Trail is one of the finest trails in the Los Angeles area. It’s also close to easy and free parking. You can make a long or short hike of it. The long hike takes you all the way to the top of Mount Wilson. I chose a shorter hike to Orchard Camp which makes a good lunch spot. Try out the First Water Alternate trail on the way back. It’s highly recommended by Ms. “D”. Grab yourself a cup of coffee and dessert at Bean Towne after the hike. It’s one of my favorites.

Trailhead:

From Los Angeles – 210 fwy (east) to Baldwin Av. (north) to E. Mira Monte Av. (right) to trailhead.

Mount Wilson Trail to Orchard Camp

Mount Wilson Trail to Orchard Camp with First Water Alternate

Mount Wilson Trail

Mount Wilson Trail View

Decker Spring Waterfall

Hopping First Water

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