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| Solstice Canyon Ruins |
Solstice Canyon is a fun, relatively easy hike to a small
waterfall and the ruins of an old mansion in the mountains above Malibu. The
hike can be completed in less than an hour. This is a popular hike for families
because the elevation gain is moderate and gradual. Many hikers turn this hike
into a loop by crossing the creek at the waterfall and returning to Solstice
Canyon via the Sostomo and Rising Sun Trails.
The loop takes you up over a larger mountain and might be
too difficult for
young children.The waterfall was barely flowing in April when
I hiked the trail. I took my time, snapped a few pictures and finished the hike
in less than 90 minutes. Solstice Canyon is a nice little park, but there are
definitely better hikes in the immediate area around Malibu like The Grotto at
Circle X Ranch , Escondido Falls and the Mishe Mokwa trail.
The trailhead for Solstice Canyon is located ¼ mile from
Pacific Coast Highway. From Santa Monica, head north for approximately 14 miles
on PCH and turn right onto Corral Canyon Road. Then make an almost immediate
left onto Solstice Canyon Road. The parking area is well marked and has
bathrooms and plenty of paved parking.
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| Solstice Canyon Waterfall |
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| Solstice Canyon Map |
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| Rising Sun Trail, Malibu California |
