#8 - Castro Crest: Upper Solstice Canyon to Mesa Peak
Malibu Creek State ParkLength: 6.5 mi • Est. 3 h 27 m
Please note that portions of this trail were closed as private property. The trail and peak are now reported to have been reopened.
This hike first descends into Upper Solstice Canyon where the pleasant, mostly shaded trail follows a seasonal creek bed. As the trail begins to rise out of the canyon, the views get progressively more spectacular. First, lovely folded green hills emerge, followed by large sandstone formations in the distance. As you gain elevation, ocean views become more prominent. On a clear day, you can see most of the Channel Islands, Catalina, and the Santa Monica coastline.
Once over the crest, seemingly endless layers of mountains abound in an almost 360 degree panorama, including views down into Malibu Canyon and beyond.
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