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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Circle X Ranch provides hiking trails to misty mountain views.
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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The adult female of this cub died in 2005.

Did You Know?
A study that began in 2002 reveals a lion and his offspring are surviving in the Santa Monica Mountains. Radio collars track them crossing roads and navigating through open spaces. Their future is uncertain, but with conservation efforts, they may continue to make these mountains their home.
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Last Updated: August 18, 2009 at 13:44 MST