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Went here for a nice little afternoon hike with my girl (the oft-appearing JJ in my reviews) yesterday. We parked on Corral Canyon because of the lack of parking just inside the "gate" and to maximize walking/outdoor time. There is a paved road for a bit on the solstice canyon trail, but don't worry, you will find dirt trails. Not much strenuous hiking to speak of on the solstice canyon trail, but it's a nice leisurely stroll with a mild incline in some spots. We tried to stick close to the stream, which was running (not sure if this is because of the recent rains or if it's always running) and very pretty and green. Temperature was nice out.
We hiked up to the ruins of the Roberts house and explored around the base of the waterfall for awhile. JJ found a frog who I proceeded to befriend. Nice little fellow he was, no bigger than my thumbnail. We stopped and had a snack at the waterfall, took some pictures, and then headed back. Not difficult at all, but if you take a moderate pace and explore a little bit, it's a great way to spend a few hours in the afternoon.
Forgot we were so near LA for a little bit, which is what we were hoping for.
A tip: don't get there too late in the afternoon if you want sunlight, you lose the sun earlier here because you're back in the canyon
I went to Solstice Canyon for the first time yesterday. After my experience there, I can easily say its my new favorite hiking destination. I went with a group of friends and we got there around 11am. We took the Rising Sun Trail and went all the way to the top. When we got near the Deer Valley x Sostomo trail, there was a farm across the hill with cows and horses running around.
On the way back down, we stopped at the Upper Waterfall and jumped into the pool which was about 6 feet deep. There were a lot of tadpoles, frogs, and salamanders swimming in it as well which was pretty cool.
The hike had a lot of uphill and downhill zig-zag turns and also including some rock climbing.
I recommend this hike to anyone who is a beginner and wants an easy hike to start with.
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A really terrific hike for both the workout and the scenery. The foundation of the modernist home tucked back into the main trail is a lovely sight to behold: Too bad the half-wit heirs to the owner of the home didn't maintain the elaborate sprinkler system or it might still be standing.
Even though the canyon was ravaged by fire as recently as 2007, there's still a lot of beautiful scenery.
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Even though I read about 30 reviews and descriptions of the trail, I still didn't know what to expect because everyone had a different opinion. "This trail is perfect!", "The trail is so challenging", "It's just water coming out of cracks in the rocks"....
This hike is REALLY easy. You are basically hiking to a waterfall (tropical terrace) and a house that burned down in 1982. If you take the main trail, Solstice Canyon along the creek, it's paved for most of the way and not very steep. To give you an idea, we saw toddlers and a guy pushing a stroller to the top so how hard could it be if a 3 year old can hike it? I don't think it takes more than 30 minutes if you take solstice canyon trail.
There are a few side trails you can take that are more challenging (this is where I got confused where people were describing more challenging terrain). We parked in the parking lot and took the Rising Sun Trail up to the waterfall and took the paved road down. This trail is not paved and it's a lot more challenging. I would highly recommend this for anyone who wants to do more than walk on a road.
I thought this site was the most useful when describing the hike: http://www.localhikes.....
I loved this hike. If you're just looking to spend a few hours in Malibu without having to drive extremely far (took us about 25 min from Santa Monica), this is the perfect hike. It's got great views of the coast, a nice destination spot, and you can climb and around on the rocks at the waterfall or just sit and chat and have a picnic.
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If you park in the lot, make sure to take the back trail and not the main paved road, unless you're looking for a nice walk and not a hike.
Love to come here early on the weekdays after yoga and go up and over the hill on the dirt paths that take you to an amazing view of the canyon at its peak.
Then after a steep down, you come up on the waterfall and can do some nice boulder hopping. Then a brisk downhill along the creek and you're done. About 3 miles, short, sweet, beautiful.
It's a fun jog as well.
This place has always been a little oasis for me when it's empty. Great place to wander and think and chill with the earth and the green. It's a great place to come if you need peace, or if you are peaceful for some meditation and reflection.
Only downside is rush hour traffic from the Marina. But the ride passes quick with the right attitude and tunes...
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To review or not to review that is the question!!!!!!!?
Well I currently am doing contracted work for the Santa Monica Mountain National Recreation area, which Solstice Canyon is a part of. So is it fair for me to review this spiffy place!?
I'm going to anyway! So THERE! The last time I visited was for park work in January, and it was a very special treat, because we had a Roberts relative along for the ride.
I know quite a bit about this canyons history, and highly recommend visiting the this link ------- http://www.nps.gov/sam...
If you're just interested in nature, there is plenty of that too.
Human:
Although its hard to see without someone knowledgeable about the area, the canyon is filled with human history. There are places where barns, stables, even a wild bird menagerie used to stand, but are long since gone. The canyon has been inhabited for thousands of years, starting with the Chumash first obviously. Then to ranchers, to Keller, to Roberts and all their tenants (including TRW), then managed by different agencies, and finally resting in the hands of the NPS. The remaining relatives of the Roberts live very nearby and often visit the canyon. Who knows you may even run into one! Wonderful folks.
Creek:
The creek has always been the determining factor in the canyon. There is always water in this canyon, because the creek starts at an almost invisible spring up by a big rock sometimes called the "el capitan of the Santa Monica mountains". The park is very interested in restoration of the creek, and if you saw the discovery channels' 'Dirty Jobs' episode, about Heal the Bay knocking out all the dams, its so that the native steel head trout may once again make a swimming journey for spawning. If you're wondering why there seems to be dumped junk everywhere, well it wasn't dumped, its literally been moved by mudflows, water, and the creek itself in rainy seasons (when we used to have them). The creek can get that powerful during a storm.
Fire:
This is also a great spot to view how wildfire can utterly change a landscape. The TRW buildings, which housed giant magnets to test space equipment, are all gone now, due to the fire that swept through here a couple years ago. Amazingly the ruins of the Roberts house have survived this long. You can walk around in them, and see first hand fire destruction. I've had the unique privilege of learning what rooms in the Roberts house were who's and where the pool house was, where the sulfur spring is, and such.
Just GO!
Anyway the canyon is full of history. Its a wonderful and a relatively easy hike. Be aware that on windy/rainy days they close the canyon, due to falling trees. If you're interested in the canyon, or know have any personal accounts the Park is very interested in hearing about your experience, or if you just want to volunteer?...haha...okay enough plugging. Just GO!
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My friends and I went on the Solstice Trail and had a really great time hiking towards the small waterfall. On the way to the fall, we came across plenty of photo-ops (i.e. abandoned wheel barrow, cool bridges, creeks) and took our sweet time hiking the 1.2 miles. There was a slight incline, but it wasn't bad at all. We saw a few families pushing their toddlers in strollers on our way to and from our destination so there's absolutely no excuse for anyone else to not hike this trail. No BS about it being too hard OK?
Parking is free, but limited to about 30 cars or so (a decent size really). I really liked how clean and quiet the entire canyon was. It's so nice to just walk amongst nature with friends and enjoy the peace and quiet. Of course, were got kind of loud when we were at the waterfall because my friend and I both slipped and fell (slightly) into the water. Let me tell you, that water is so cold it hurts...bad. My nerves were shocked and I couldn't give fast enough to get myself out of the water (damn you slippery algae!)...
I would definitely recommend the Solstice Trail to anyone who wants to have a quick and easy hike towards a beautiful endpoint. For anyone who wants to try something a bit more challenging, go on the Rising Sun Trail or the Sostomo Trail.
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One of my favorite places to hike so far! My first time here we went a few days before halloween and it was the perfect spooky theme hike! Burned down ruins of a house. Lots of places to scramble and scurry around. A LOVELY waterfall and rocks to hop on. Sometimes you can see tiny froggies in the waterfall too. Then you come across a faceless religious statue shrine. Proceed up in a zig zag trail i like to call "the death march" and over the hill you'll see an odd shaped glass house resembling Darth Vader's helmet head and then you'll end up on a helicopter pad. so wonderfully random!
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My friend just quit her job on Wednesday so I decided to take the day on a lovely Friday and head out with her to Malibu to do some hiking and to enjoy some wholesome, natural fun for once. Trail of choice? Solstice Canyon.
It's a very easy trail that's friendly for casual hikers, but also enjoyable for people looking for a strenuous walk if you so choose. The easiest walk is the stroll up the hill to the ruins of the Roberts house. The entire first half is a concrete fire road and the trail doesn't ascend much after that up to the house. You'll enjoy the soothing sounds of a calm creek to your side and get to take in a waterfall and the foundations of what was once a very special home in the woods.
From there, the trails can get to be more challenging if you're up for it. Go up across the creek from the ruins and you'll hike up a hill towards the church site. There's also other trails that branch off along the path to the house. All in all, you could add 4-7 miles to the 1+ mile charge up to the house site. There are definitely some amazing views the higher up you go.
Decent sized parking lot... probably holds 20-30 cars. It's easy to get to off the PCH. Just pass Pepperdine University and Malibu Seafood Patio. Look out for the 76 Station and make a right there. It'll be the first left. Restrooms are available at the trailhead.
Coming out to Malibu for a hike is great! I love making it an excuse to lay out on the beach or eat some of the amazing food nearby afterwards. Way to burn off all the alcohol from the night before and the In-N-Out you had for breakfast.
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Whenever I have the energy after a day at the beach I try to make it out to this lovely hike. To the waterfall past old man Roberts house(the ruins of a small estate that was built in the 50's and burnt down in the 80's. Super cool.) and back to the parking area is a round trip of about 3 miles, so don't assume this is some crazy hiking trail. It's a bit more scenic, lots of trees, a trickling stream and lizards scurrying about. Getting to the waterfall pools is definetely a little workout, I woke up this morning a bit sore. I think this is a great hike with friends, the exploring is fun and it can be a romantic hike as well! If you are ever near Malibu stop by this sweet Canyon hike.
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Such a great hike. I had no idea there are so many hiking trails in the LA area! I found this through a very informative blog:
http://www.modernhiker...
This hike is perfect for the more novice hiker, but still great exercise, amazing views, and a wonderful outdoor experience. I also love the small waterfall. Climbing up the rocks to enjoy a packed lunch is perfect. If you are interesting in something more challenging, check out the Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone Peak: http://www.modernhiker...
Enjoy and get outdoors!
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Loved it soooooooooo much.
I am not a hiker. Let me repeat that. I AM NOT A HIKER. The only hike I've ever been on, since I moved from Orlando to LA, was at Griffith Park. And I did NOT enjoy it that much.
Upon suggestion of my friend Casey, my boyfriend and I headed here for a Saturday afternoon hike. We did the Sunrise Trail, and we were in awe. It did not feel like we were in LA. It was beautiful, breathtaking and so refreshing.
The ruins of the old mansion that once stood there was so interesting, and the babbling brook made me so happy to be close to nature.
I think I'll make it a point to hike every other week, and I'll definitely be back here.
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My New Years resolution is to be more active! Thus far Solstice Canyon has been my first, and only, attempt at doing so.
I'm a beach fan. However my idea of a good day at the beach is laying on a towel and drinking beer...not hiking. I figured to get the ball rolling on being more active I'd try to incorporate being close to the beach to sweeten the deal for myself. This hike it set back from the beach but it has some beautiful views of Malibu coast...if you get that high up.
As far as hikes go this one is a breeze. For those more adventurous/in shape there are harder trails around. Believe me, if I can do it, so can you! It got my heart rate up but was totally do-able for my out of shape ass! When you get to the end there is a beautiful waterfall you can climb around on and ruins of what once was a house. Also! there is a virgin Mary statue hiding off the trail..Hail Mary!
Sadly, Solstice Canyon took a beating from the fires and it not as lush as it once was. Even still it is a very breathtaking (literally) hike! I totally recommend it for hiking n00bz, families, dogs, bikers...or anyone just looking to unwind in nature. For more info/how to get there etc check out: http://www.localhikes....
I don't know why I am withholding that last star...I think it's mostly because I'm a lazy a$$ and when I think " 5 stars! " hiking is not what comes to mind.
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I decided to go Indiana Jones on SoCal and explore a few places, this being one of them.. and I must say Solstice Canyon is a pretty cool hike (though I can't say it could match The Temple of Doom). We basically had to walk a few miles down an easy path until we reached the waterfall, which is the best part. It's pretty easy to climb up the rocks to see different water pools (which are colder than penguin shit) and some pretty cool scenery. Once we got far enough up we found a path on the left that leads around the fall (rather than climbing down) and to an awesome point where we could see straight through the belly of Solstice Canyon to the Pacific.... Definitely a good place for some private romanticism... however, watch out for the attack quail.
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This is a nice Hiking and picnic
area only 1/4 mile from malibu beach
Update!
From the Website
Solstice Canyon Park, which was closed following damages suffered in the November 2007 Corral Fire, is once again open to the public.
Solstice Canyon Park features include:
* An education shelter
* A small amphitheater
* Redesigned and expanded parking areas (2003)
* A new (2003) bridge that allows steelhead trout to swim up and down the creek unhindered. The new bridge also allows visitors a better view of the creek in several places.
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.
This is a good place to Go Hiking
I think you have to pay for parking here and Make sure you bring some water and extra OFF/DEET A lot of Bugs around here!
Also look out for Snakes as there may be a few around
they are mostly harmless though
Good hiking Spot!
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Glad to see this reopened. Cool views. Cool trails. Cool crowd. It's simply cool.
Thus, that tone if you may, I already have, makes any hike that much more rewarding when you are looking to get back into nature...and relish in the magic of sunshine.
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it was definitely an easy hike for people who aren't very active. we even saw old couples with walking sticks and families who were using their babies for strength training. so why the three stars? it just takes forever to get there and we were coming from the westside. if you have no problem getting to malibu, then kudos to you but for the rest of us, it takes a while, especially if it's on a hot weekend where everyone is on pch trying to get to the beach. it took us 45 minutes to get there.
the hike itself was nice but the waterfall was definitely more like a water drip. i wonder if the waterfall is bigger in the winter. once we got up there, there was a family that was hogging the waterfall and it was hard taking good pictures without them in the background. people should learn to share natural space with others, especially at a small waterfall like that.
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Solstice Canyon is a great hike. I happened upon it when Charmlee was closed one day and everywhere else in Malibu seems to dislike dogs, even leashed dogs. So we found this park, and it was great! The vistas are beautiful--absolutely gorgeous. You hike up this mountain-ridge and you see across to another one and into a valley below. There were a fair number of people on the trail, but everyone was polite, nice, and abided by hiker etiquette. There were a couple other (leashed) dogs on the trail as well, but few enough so that we spaced ourselves out and no one had to have a close encounter with another dog... and all (save one at the beginning) were well-behaved.
The hike can lead to the remains of a mansion, which is pretty cool... and there are some beautiful views of the Malibu coast if you go high up. Everyone I was with enjoyed the hike... definitely including my dog, who proceeded to pass out the moment we all got back in the car... always a sign of a good hike.
The one removed star is because (1) it's all the way in Malibu, which means that if I want to go to it, I have to commit to spending most the day out there, and (2) parking was somewhat annoying. We didn't know about the upper overflow lot, and the bottom lot doesn't have many spaces, and we had to wait for a hiker to come off the trail to take his space... BUT it was free as far as we could tell.
All-in-all, a great sub for Charmlee. And a good hike in general.
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Solstice Canyon is a GREAT place to hike if you want to take a break from the usual Runyon or Griffith Park trails. Took about 45 minutes to get there (most of it traffic in Malibu) from Downtown LA but it was well worth the drive. Once you pull up to the entrance (off of Corral Canyon Road), there's an overflow lot.. don't park there unless you have to.. if you drive a little further (cross the bridge) there's the main parking lot that's closer to the trails.
The hike up is mostly paved and slightly inclined (not too bad) but shouldn't be a problem. The vegetation has grown back (post fire) but you can still see black trees every now and then. You have to cross the stream a few times but the water level is low and you can easily step on the rocks to cross. It's about a mile on the paved road then it turns into dirt.. About 30 minutes into it you reach the burned down house.. it burnt down in the 50's so nothing really noticeable but the foundation and chimneys.
Right around the corner is the waterfall. This is the part that I enjoyed the most because it took a little more effort to get to. You have to traverse boulders, loose gravel on the hillside, mini waterfalls and streams to get to the main waterfall. There were a few people swimming at the base of the waterfall and some chilaxin just taking in the sights... so that was cool.
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I love hiking here! Some parts of the trail transport me to early roadrunner cartoons, while other vistas remind me of the rolling hills of Ireland. As you walk you can see the ocean, other hills and beautiful wildflowers. I may have been tricked because my last hiking partner here convinced me to eat some. They tasted good though!
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Solstice is scenic and not too crowded. A couple of ruin houses and waterfalls make for great break spots. Challenging but not too gruelling. We hiked about 5.25 miles and could have added another 1.5 mile loop if we wanted. The trail has great ocean views on a clear day. One piece of advice, when hiking up the sostomo trial past the waterfall, do not miss the path crossing across the creek over to the right. You will end up trying to climb a steep dirt hill wondering what the hell happened...
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As you go through the trail you come across the ruins of a house that was burned in a brushfire in 1982. The home was designed by an African-American architect named Paul Williams in the 50's. The house overlooked a waterfall and was surrounded by all sorts of exotic plants, hence the name "Tropical Terrace." Many of the plants somehow survived the fire, and all sorts of interesting plants surround the property. I can only imagine how beautiful that house must have been. We brought a picnic lunch and some wine and picniced on the steps of this house.
This is easily one of the most beautiful hiking trails in L.A. D and I had such a nice hike here. I was hesitant to review it only because I'd love for it to be our secret hideaway forever.
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Took the dirt path up the hill and came down on the ruins from the ridge. The views and wildflowers were awesome and worth the easy climb up. Bubble bees, dragon flies and birds were out. It felt good to be in L.A. Took and posted pics. Don't miss the statues and be careful going up and back from behind the waterfall. Good people on the trail. Also there is currently a house being built up the hill so the hammering is heard echoing down the canyon. But that will pass. The burn areas have recovered but you can still see burned vegetation and some even have leaves. Fun scavenger idea would be who can count and document all the horseshoes (metal and imprints) on the site.
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We decided to take the dogs out for a hike on Sunday morning. After searching the internets, we decided on this place.
Parking is not great. but we were patient, and found a spot pretty quick. You see, my lazy @ss was not about to park down by the street, cuz then that would have been deemed as being "the hike".
The beginning of the walk is paved. You can take a couple of "loops" which takes you on to short trails, but you eventually end up back on the main paved road.
Behind the remains of the mansion is the waterfall. To the right is the more strenuous hike. I really thought I would be okay with this hike. OMG I thought I was going to die!!!! I was secretly hoping my boyfriend would back out and want to turn around, but he didn't! Darn it! Well, after stopping a few times on the way up, we finally made it. The trail zig zags higher - and - higher and as exhausted as I was, I still managed to take in the beauty. It was a clear day so the ocean view was beautiful. The valleys and ridges are green right now from the 'treacherous' rain we had last month. On the way down, there are about 15 homes built on the mountainside that reminded us of a European village.
Today reminded me that tranquility really is not too far from home. You just have to take the time to find it.
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Gorgeous trails set in the Malibu hide-aways of the Santa Monica Mountains!
There are waterfalls, a huge one by the burned down mansion that used to be owned by the family who ran the ranch before it was donated to the state. The trails range from moderate walking to straight up hiking. You can spend an hour, or eight hours wandering around. There's a neat amphitheater toward the entrance, and a woodsy hike with trails leading in a completely different direction from the rest of Solstice. It's a great place to experience the cooler beach climate while still getting lost in the mountains. There are also all types of beautiful flowers that grow during the spring and summer like, the always incredible Nasturtium flower. Wildlife is abundant. Last time I was there, I encountered a four foot long king snake, slithering right next to me! A lot of the main trail is also shaded, which can be nice on excessively hot days.
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Solstice Canyon is a great place to hike and explore. Given its proximity to the rest of the city, you can't beat the sense of wilderness and isolation you get.
As others have stated before, there are several trails that branch off the main trail. Exploring the old mansion at "Tropical Terrace" is a must. Be sure to really spend some time here looking at all the details of this place. On my second visit I spent more time here and discovered a whole bunch of things I hadn't seen the first time.
If you want to continue for a more strenuous hike, I'd suggest taking the Deer Valley Loop. It begins as a fairly steep ascent of the surrounding hills. You gain elevation fairly quickly and get a pretty good sense of the layout of the mountains. The trail crosses the creek on two different occasions.
For those of you seeking a real challenge, I'd suggest branching off from the main trail at the first creek crossing, and actually following the creek bed up to the second creek crossing before rejoining the trail. This path requires skill at scrambling and climbing large boulders.
Once you ascend from the second creek crossing, the trail flattens out and you traverse the mountain ridge toward the ocean. Along the way you encounter a unique meadow-like area (which can be confusing as the trail seems to branch off into several). This meadow is known for wildlife. I saw some rabbits and lizards... it seems like there could be deer in the area too.
Finally, the experience at the "top" for me was bitter sweet. The view on a clear day is absolutely spectacular. The first time I hiked the trail it was one of those spectacularly clear days. I could literally see from Oxnard to Palos Verdes and Catalina. The downside of this hike, however is it's lack of a defined mountain top. You will notice high tension power lines over your head even when you're at the trail's highest point. The mountain most definitely can be climbed higher, but to do so would be trespassing.
This hike would easily be 5 stars if it culminated with a spectacular 360 degree view from a defined mountain peak.
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What a cool ass place for a hike!! Solstice Canyon is a perfect place for people of any hiking level to spend a glorious Malibu day. The main walk is about a mile, mostly paved and at a slight incline, which leads you to the bottom of several waterfalls and the site of a burned-down mansion. Great ambience and scenery to say the least! There are then several other trails that you can take from this point if you're in the mood to sweat. A group of my girls and I took this one path up, and the view of the ocean was spectacular. I couldn't really move the next few days since my legs were so sore, but it was so worth it! Take some party favors with you for when you get to the top :) If you have someone to make out with, bring them too. (I only wish someone would take me here to make out! Hint hint. But seriously, I'm really not that pathetic).
Stop for a beer and cheeseburger at Duke's on the way back home, and I guarantee you will have had a memorable, happy day.
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Absolutely stunning scenery! And a 30 foot waterfall that runs year round. This is a great place to hike by yourself, with friends, with your dog or to take visiting family to if you want to show them some local nature...we do have it here in Los Angeles you know.
The land used to belong to the Robinson family, who built an amazing house next to a series of waterfalls in a beautiful forest. The house burned down in the 80's and the family gave the land to California as a park. My friends and I go here to swim in the swimming holes located ABOVE the main falls which you see from the old ruins. You have to be physically fit to climb up the rocks and hills, but once above the crowds you are assured some privacy, pick a swimming hole and waterfall and make it your own for the afternoon. Lay out on the warm boulders then jump into the water and get out and let the sun dry you off again. The water is clean and comes out of the side of the mountain, there are some frogs and you may need to pay attention for rattlesnakes although I have never seen any.
The trail itself loops up through the hills and you can see the ocean and flowering hillsides from up there, just spectacular. There are bathroom facilities, picnic tables, a meandering stream, bridges, you name it, this park is Southern California at it's BEST!
From Malibu Canyon, drive north on PCH a few miles and turn right onto Corral Canyon (there is a 76 station on the corner), less than a quarter mile up on the left side you will see the great gate saying SOLSTICE CANYON. Follow the driveway up over the bridge to the big parking lot. There are trail markers pointing to the different hikes as well as to the waterfalls and ruins. Totally fun to explore, you'll be a fan.
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It was a great place. The bridge is down, the fires have destroyed the canyon and the park is now closed. :o(
