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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaView of Skull Rock
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Image of Leo Carrillo State Park. Distant colorful clouds are back-lit by a sunset. It is framed by a rocky outcropping on the left and mountain slopes on the right. In the foreground: the Pacific Ocean waves with white, yellow, orange, and pink highlights gently slide up a smooth sandy beach.
Trailmasters
Leo Carrillo State Park is just one of the many sites you can enjoy in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Trailmasters offers a series Internet webisodes  showcasing the recreation opportunities available in  the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA), a division of the National Park Service.

The series is hosted by outdoor enthusiast Lori Fernand who introduces each hike leader, provides information on trailhead locations, camping facilities, public transportation available in the mountains, and interacts with members of the group, stopping at points of interest along each trail.
 
 
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.

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Last Updated: April 12, 2009 at 12:38 EST