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Sunset Hike: A Mountain's Golden Hour
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 34.112050, -118.926740
The Sandstone Peak trailhead is located on Yerba Buena Road, 1 mile north of the Circle X Ranch ranger station (12896 Yerba Buena Rd, Malibu CA 90265). From US-101, take Westlake Blvd south, right on Mulholland Hwy, right on Little Sycamore Canyon Rd, which becomes Yerba Buena Rd at the Ventura County line. From PCH (CA Hwy 1), take Yerba Buena Rd north until you reach Circle X Ranch.
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Description
Hike with Ranger Nico to say farewell to the day from Sandstone Peak, the highest point in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
During this hike, you will learn how the mountains have a relationship with people and influence our choices and daily life.
This is a 3 mile (round trip) strenuous hike. There is a 1,000 foot elevation gain.
Bring water, sturdy shoes, a headlamp, and layers for cooler temperatures. The presentation will conclude at the peak and the ranger will walk back when the sun sets. Visitors are welcome to hike back to the parking lot with Ranger Nico, stay on the peak, or hike down on their own.
Don’t forget a headlamp or flashlight!
Please meet at the Sandstone Peak Trailhead at 5:30 p.m. Hike begins @ 5:30, please arrive 15-20 mins early to use restroom and prep for your hike. Winding roads will slow travel time. There is very little cell reception in this area. Directions are posted below.
Sunset is at 7:20 PM
Directions
12896 Yerba Buena Road, Malibu, CA, 90265 (Circle X Ranch address. Continue north 1 mile to reach the Sandstone Peak Trailhead).
To get to Circle X Ranger Station: Pacific Coast Hwy to Yerba Buena Rd. Turn inland; go 5.4 miles to Circle X Ranch contact station.
Sandstone Peak Trailhead: 1 mile north of Circle X Ranch contact station on Yerba Buena Rd. Parking lot is on left.
Please call our visitor center at (805) 370-2301 if you have any questions about the hike, including directions.
Reservation or Registration: No
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