Sandstone Trailhead

One of our favorite hikes in LA (Malibu). Highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains. Make sure you sign the book inside the bust. Best time is towards sunset but you will be hiking down in the dark. Be careful rocky terrain. 1.5 miles from parking lot to top. 3 miles round trip.

Do this hike. Just do. It is jaw-dropping. Easy parking, not too hard to do in 2-4 hours.

Excellent hike and view for all age ranges. Hike up the the peak is all uphill and return all down. I recommend continuing to do the whole loop after stopping at the peak. Just FYI we saw a 2 ft rattlesnake on the trail and he wasn't moving. DON'T play with or try to move snakes, just take another route or call it a day. Enjoy the hike and be safe out there!

best hike in the area leading to the highest point of the santa monica mountains. the mishe mokwa and backbone trail route takes 3-4 hours round trip.