Los Angeles, CA: Sandstone Peak Loop
Climb high above the Pacific on this 6-mile loop over 3,111-foot Sandstone Peak, the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 7.7
Waypoints
SPL001
Location: 34.111706, -118.926743
Start on Backbone Trail
SPL002
Location: 34.11673, -118.92498
R @ 3-way onto Mishe Mokwa Trail
SPL003
Location: 34.125565, -118.929001
Rock climbers often ascend Echo Cliffs across canyon
SPL004
Location: 34.126991, -118.931931
Great view of Balanced Rock
SPL005
Location: 34.124805, -118.937172
Shady, creekside picnic spot
SPL006
Location: 34.119087, -118.945267
L @ Y intersection onto Backbone Trail
SPL007
Location: 34.116886, -118.943047
Inspiration Point, beautiful ocean views
SPL008
Location: 34.120705, -118.933662
Sandstone Peak turn-off, go straight ahead
SPL009
Location: 34.120308, -118.932091
Top of Sandstone Peak: 360 view of mountains, canyons, and ocean. Return toward Backbone Trail
SPL010
Location: 34.120705, -118.933662
R onto Backbone Trail
SPL011
Location: 34.116726, -118.925201
Veer R @ 3-way (same as waypoint 2), return to car