• Afternoon clouds cover the distance peaks of the iconic Boney Mountain

    Santa Monica Mountains

    National Recreation Area California

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  • Partial Park Closure Due to Hazardous Conditions

    Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa re-opens 5/14/13, with restrictions (sunrise to sunset, not all trails). Sandstone Peak & Mishe Mokwa trails will also open, as will Backbone Trail east of Point Mugu State Park boundary. Point Mugu backcountry remains closed. More »

  • Trucks on Cheeseboro Canyon Trail

    Occasional truck traffic (approx 6 trips per day) will take place on Cheeseboro Cyn Trail weekdays between 8am & 4pm for demolition and removal of Cheeseboro Tank. Should be completed by 5/24/13. Check back for updates or call 818-889-8996. More »

Recommended Riding Sites

These are just a few of the possible horseback riding sites in the Santa Monica Mountains. We encourage you to explore more approved trails in the mountains.

National Park Service:

· Cheeseboro/Palo Comado Canyon: there are many entry points, but horse trailers may be parked onlyin the main lot (entrance near 5800 Cheeseboro Road) or at Old Agoura Park (corner of Driver Ave. and Chesebro Road). Trailer parking may be difficult on weekends due to high visitation.

· Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa: use equestrian parking lot inside main entrance (at Via Goleta off Lynn Road). Horses are not allowed in Satwiwa Natural Area.

· Zuma/Trancas Canyons: trailer parking at Zuma Canyon Trailhead.

· Solstice Canyon: Limited Trails, Trailer Parking limited (5 trailer max.), (Riders are Strongly urged to ride weekdays only, avoiding weekends due to limited parking and high visitation)

· Backbone Trail: check different trailheads for access and trailer parking.

California State Parks:

For access and parking, check with parks or district headquarters - 818-880-0363

· Topanga State Park - 310-455-4196

· Malibu Creek State Park - 818-880-0367

· Point Mugu State Park - 805-488-1827

· Will Rogers State Historic Park - 310-454-8212

Did You Know?

The city of Los Angeles can be seen from many scenic view points in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Comprising 153,075 acres, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is the world's largest urban national park. It has more area codes (5) and zip codes (26), including the notable 90210 zip code of Beverly Hills, than any other unit in the National Park System.