Do I need a permit to hike Solstice Canyon Trail?

No, Solstice Canyon Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Solstice Canyon Trail?

Solstice Canyon Trail is rated easy. It is 2.1 miles long. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

What is the best season to hike Solstice Canyon Trail?

Solstice Canyon Trail is best hiked in spring, fall, and winter. Conditions vary year to year — check the trail status and weather forecast before your visit.

EasyOut and Back

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area/California

Solstice Canyon Trail

Malibu, California

2.1 mi

Distance

2h 45m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't publish a description for Solstice Canyon Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.

National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

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Hazards & Warnings

Small creek crossings on uneven treadSummer heat with reduced shade in fire-affected stretchesPost-fire landscape — heed posted warnings after storms

Trail Details

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Mixed Surface

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.

Where it is

Nearest town:: Malibu, CA · in or next to town
County:: Los Angeles County, CA
Jurisdiction:: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · National Park Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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Address:26876 Mulholland Highway · Calabasas, CA · 91302

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Highlights

Roberts Ranch House ruins by architect Paul Revere WilliamsPerennial waterfall at Tropical TerraceYear-round creek with sycamore and oak shadeDog-friendly NPS trailOptional Rising Sun Trail loop return

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Verified from National Park Service public trails dataset

Trail centerline: National Park Service public trails dataset. Source ↗

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Solstice Canyon Trail

About This Trail

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Trail Details

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Best Seasons

Highlights

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