Los Liones Trail Trail | Los Angeles

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Los Liones Trail
in the Santa Monica Mountains

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Pacific Palisades Hike

The Los Liones Trail weaving through a lush canyon just a mile from the Pacific Ocean. Slivers of the big blue can be seen from much of the ivy and chaparral lined single track. After 1.5 miles and 600 feet of elevation gain, the trail arrives at a clearing that looks down on the Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, the ocean, and the coast. Sit down on the bench here and watch the slow moving waves roll up on the shore. The view south extends to Palos Verdes peninsula. On a clear day, Catalina Island is also visible.

Those eager for more can continue up the fire road to Parker Mesa Overlook in Topanga State Park. Otherwise, return down the Los Liones Trail to complete this three mile out and back.

The top of Los Liones Trail

This hike is best in cool weather. When the temperature gets too hot, this enclosed trail can feel more oppressive than enchanting.

Los Liones Trail

To get to the trailhead: Los Liones Drive is the second left off Sunset Blvd from the PCH and is just 1/3 of a mile from the beach. Park on the right side of Los Liones, and enter the trail from the end of the cul-de-sac.

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Photos

These photos were taken in February of 2010. Click to enlarge.

Nearby Trails

	Parker Mesa Overlook This steep 7-mile out-and-back rewards the effort with excellent views of the Pacific Ocean.
	Santa Ynez Falls This 2.5-mile follows a shaded creek to a gorge containing a short waterfall.
	Temescal Canyon This 2.6-mile loop offers a variety of scenery and decent exercise, despite its relative brevity.
	More trails in the Santa Monica Mountains Explore other destinations in the range.

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	Corral Canyon This 2.5-mile loop offers ocean and canyon views from a unspoiled section of the Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu.
	The Grotto This 3-mile out and back visits a remote grotto in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
	Sturtevant Falls This 3.25-mile hike visits a 60-foot waterfall and a lush cottage-lined canyon.
	Hoegees Camp This 4.25-mile hike follows Lower Winter Creek Trail through a beautiful wooded canyon to a backcountry campground with fourteen first-come first-serve sites.