Hike Solstice Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains

Solstice Canyon hiking trail is the perfect urban adventure for stressed out Angelenos, hiking enthusiasts, dog-owners, and families looking for a beautiful nature trail! From the gate, follow the service road that runs along the right side of the creek. Bear right at the dirt road that takes you up to the 2 odd looking buildings that house the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.

To the right of the second building, take the Rising Sun Trail. This trail heads up the ridge, with great views of the ocean, then drops down into the somewhat mysterious Tropical Terrace.

This is actually the ruins of a home build in the 1960s, and burned in 1982. There are exotic plants, lovely pools, a 30 foot waterfall, and a hidden statue of the Virgin Mary just before you cross the creek heading into the ruins.

This is really an amazing place to explore! Carefully scramble up the rocks on an extremely steep trail to get above the waterfall to a number of lovely pools. As an alternate return route there is a pleasant shady service road that runs parallel to the stream.

Be Sure Not to Miss:
• Amazing Water Falls and Pools
• Challenging Rock Scrambling
• Beautiful walks through grassy meadows
• Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
• Mysterious Ruins
• Non-Native Exotic Plants
• Great Views of the Ocean

Location:
The entrance to Solstice Canyon Park is on Corral Canyon Road, 1/4 mile north of Pacific Coast Highway. This Park is run by the National Park Service. There is no entrance fee and there are miles of hiking trails, one leading to a waterfall and pond.