California Coastal Trail
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Los Angeles County, CA
Point-to-point trail in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Los Angeles County, CA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 16 mi (25.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 761 ft (232 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 30 min
- High point
- 36 ft (11 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Jim Rockford Trailer Site 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Beach: Escondido Beach 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Beach: Escondido Beach 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from start
- Peak: Latigo Point 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Beach: Latigo Beach 4 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Beach: Dan Blocker County Beach 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Beach: Puerco Beach 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Beach: Amarillo Beach 6.9 mi (11 km) from start
- Beach: Ranger Steven's Beach 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Beach: Surfrider Beach 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from start
- Beach: Carbon - La Costa Beach 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from start
- Beach: La Costa Beach 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from start
- Beach: Big Rock Beach 12 mi (19.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from start
- Beach: Big Rock Beach 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from start
- Beach: Las Tunas Beach 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Beach: Topanga County Beach 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from start
- Beach: Castle Rock Beach 15.5 mi (25 km) from start
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Questions about California Coastal Trail
How long is California Coastal Trail?
California Coastal Trail is 16 mi (25.8 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 30 min. It climbs 761 ft (232 m) in total, up to a high point of 36 ft (11 m).
How hard is California Coastal Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for California Coastal Trail?
Parking at the far end. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on California Coastal Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 4.3 mi (7 km). Toilets: 4.3 mi (7 km), 4.8 mi (7.8 km), 5.1 mi (8.2 km).
Is California Coastal Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on California Coastal Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near California Coastal Trail?
The Sunset Restaurant, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Clout, 1.3 mi (2.1 km).
Is this a good week for California Coastal Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Pt. Dume Boardwalk Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
- Westward Beach Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- Zuma Ridge Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Busch Drive Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 1.8 mi (3 km)
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