Los Leones hiking trail located in the Pacific Palisades, CA is a moderately challenging, narrow and winding trail with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. This is a great beginner path or one for those who want to enjoy beautiful ocean views. The trail officially ends at the clearing where you will see some benches and is and out and back hike. This is an idyllic spot to stop and take in the beautiful landscape. Should you want to continue hiking the trail gets more challenging as the terrain inclines. I enjoy hiking up for two miles and then I turn around and head back for a total 4 mile out and back hike.
If you do decide to continue to the connecting trail, the higher elevation rewards you with views of the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean with a great vantage point. On a clear day you can see out to Catalina Island. Lucky for us last time we hiked Los Leones we had a clear day and perfectly cool temperatures making for an enjoyable hike!
- Trailhead address: 580 Los Liones Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
- There are only restrooms at the bottom
- Street parking can fill up quick so arrive early
- Out and back trail
Ive hiked this trail pregnant and again when my son was 1.5 years old. A hiking backpack carrier was the way to go. The trails are narrow and rocky on the way up. It can get quite busy as Los Leones trail is popular. Once we reached the top we let our son walk around. It was kind of cool to take the hike again once my son was old enough! He loved the adventure!
Let me know if you get a chance to hike Los Leones and tell me what you think in the comments.
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Jill
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