Los Angeles: Zuma Canyon Loop
This 4.2-mile hike begins in a deep cleft of the Santa Monica Mnts., then winds up a mellow ridgeline with gorgeous ocean views. Zuma Canyon is a lush basin of wildflowers in season.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 6.5
Waypoints
ZCL001
Location: 34.0314292907715, -118.811981201172
Start N on the Zuma Canyon Trail
ZCL002
Location: 34.0341949462891, -118.81226348877
Veer R; then R again onto Ocean View Trail; trail ascends canyon wall among a forest of wildflowers
ZCL003
Location: 34.0367774963379, -118.803428649902
Turn L to 180-degree ocean views overlooking Malibu; veer L again in .1 mi onto Canyon View Trail
ZCL004
Location: 34.039852142334, -118.802574157715
High point on ridge; excellent ocean and canyon views
ZCL005
Location: 34.0375518798828, -118.814018249512
On the canyon floor again, turn R @ 3-way
ZCL006
Location: 34.0379180908203, -118.81413269043
Keep L @ 3-way, staying N in a oak and maple forested canyon
ZCL007
Location: 34.040096282959, -118.814590454102
Rock-hop across a perennial creek flowing through canyon; turn L onto Zuma Loop
ZCL008
Location: 34.038761138916, -118.816040039062
Head R @ 3-way; short climb ahead
ZCL009
Location: 34.0366096496582, -118.815010070801
Veer R @ 3-way, merging with Rim Trail
ZCL010
Location: 34.0347633361816, -118.81436920166
Bear L @ 3-way with Ridge Canyon Access Trail
ZCL011
Location: 34.0342674255371, -118.812286376953
Turn R, heading S back to parking lot