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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaUsing these maps, you can find some inspirational views at Circle X and many other National Park Sites.
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
TMP
Conceptual Trail Policy Alternatives

September Public Scoping Meetings
Maps and Graphics

Draft Trail Map Alternatives

Each alternative is split into three sections of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Each alternative also includes a map that highlights changes from Current Conditions.

Maps are in PDF format. Each map is approximately 5-10 megabytes. Each alternative and the Current Conditions map are blanketed by a numbered reference grid. When mailing your comments on the alternatives, please to reference the alternative and the grid number.

*Due to the size of the files, it is best to save the files to your disk before opening them. PC users just need to right-click and select "Save Link As", Mac users can just drag and drop the files.

Use this Legend to help identify the trails.

Draft Trail Map Alternatives

Draft Trail Map Features - Summary


Each alternative is split into three sections of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Each alternative also includes a map that highlights changes from current conditions.

Current Conditions

Map 1(West)
Map 2 (Middle)
Map 3 (East)

Low Use Alternative

Map 1 (West)
Map 2 (Middle)
Map 3 (East)
Change

High Use Alternative

Map 1 (West)
Map 2 (Middle)
Map 3 (East)
Change

Hybrid Alternative

Map 1 (West)
Map 2 (Middle)
Map 3 (East)
Change

Backbone Trail Planning: Trailheads and Camps

Backbone Trail Map

Regional Trails

Regonal Trails Map

Franklin Canyon is a great place for natural and city views.  

Did You Know?
At the geographical center of Los Angeles is a national park site. At Franklin Canyon Ranch in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, you can see cityscapes and natural views. The recreation area extendes in an east-west direction running through the heart of the city.

Last Updated: April 11, 2007 at 13:22 EST