Los Angeles: Sullivan Ridge Loop
Savor sunny views of Catalina Island and the Pacific Ocean, then descend to a cool creek under the pleasant shade of sycamore trees on this 8.9-mile canyon loop.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 13.1
Waypoints
SRL001
Location: 34.0736618041992, -118.506561279297
Hike past pink gate, eventually joining trail beside a murmuring stream
SRL002
Location: 34.0817184448242, -118.514221191406
L onto singletrack leading up steep hillside
SRL003
Location: 34.0803680419922, -118.514831542969
R @ T with paved road
SRL004
Location: 34.0829620361328, -118.518089294434
Straight @ 4-way to ridgetop singletrack; look back for open views along ridge
SRL005
Location: 34.0945014953613, -118.523651123047
Scenic vista of South Bay and Catalina Island
SRL007
Location: 34.1217613220215, -118.52855682373
R @ 4-way onto track leading down into canyon
SRL008
Location: 34.1169052124023, -118.52116394043
Creeks merge in canyon bottom; follow main braid downstream
SRL010
Location: 34.081787109375, -118.514236450195
Straight @ 3-way; return .8 mile to trailhead parking lot
SRL009
Location: 34.0973129272461, -118.519203186035
Creekbed bulges; head S
SRL006
Location: 34.1037788391113, -118.524215698242
Pass several unmarked spur paths; stay on main trail
