Trips
The tidepools at Leo Carrillo State Park are a wonderful place to explore. Join us as we visit them and check back as I update the hike with more pictures of plants and animals throughout the year. Park Ranger and Docent Staff
My husband, Tim, daughter Nikki and her friend Purple spent the day at the Leo Carillo Campground, where some friends were camping for the weekend. After spending the morning down at the beach, we decided to try a hike up in the Santa Monica Mountains. We started on the trailhead at the back end of the campground, not sure where it would lead us. After a short time, Tim's ankle started hurting, so...
So this is the return leg of the downhill run after taking lunch at Leo Carillo State Beach. And Shaz thinks I should be proud of her for this one. She had so much burn going on I could smell the smoke. It' a long slog uphill (about 1700 feet in just over a couple of miles) and it was go a couple of hundred yards then stop. It was gusting about...
We met at The Nature Center at Charmlee Wilderness Park in Malibu, CA. It was 6:00 pm and the moon was just rising over the hills. The first group of 30 or so hikers went ahead lead by a guided tour. The remaining 23 hikers were asked to stay back for a second night guide. We took the Old Ranch Road and Meadow Ranch Road fire trails to the Old Reservoir outlook....
This the shortest route to the pond and the rocks that overlook the ocean.
Leo Carrillo: Willow Creek to Lower Nicolas Flat Trail
Solromar, California, United States
Hiking | 5.5 miles
Hiking | 5.5 miles
Parked on PCH.
Walked into the campgrounds (trail is gated off from here) and wandered a little before realizing I passed the trailhead. It's right after the gate, but before the entrance booth.
Quickly arrive at a three trail choice. Far left is a trail that winds along the length of the campground, but is gated off from it, at least until the end. Middle (left in the photo) is Nicolas Flat Trail,...
This is a nice loop trail with a pretty steep incline. The first vista is beautiful! The time on this trail is off by about 25 minutes, because I didn't realize you could pause the time. This was my first trail I mapped.
Short but challenging hike in the western Santa Monica Mountains, with nice ocean views. Check out more information and pictures, here.
