The Sandstone Peak loop is a sweet half day hike with beautiful scenery and a few landmarks along the trail. From Pacific Coast Highway head North to Yerba Buena road where you will travel 6.5 miles up a very narrow and winding road.
Start at the Sandstone Peak trailhead and continue 1.5 miles to the peak. There's a plaque and a register at the top with a few added bonuses people have left. Continue on towards Inspiration Point where there's a dial that points toward a bunch of different points on the horizon including Mt. Baldy and Catalina Island. Today there was a great marine layer covering Malibu, but Catalina and San Clemente Island were peaking out above it. Next is the Tri Peaks which is just .5 miles off the main loop trail. There are more gorgeous views and some bouldering to be had over there. From here there is a descent down to Split Rock where there's a picnic bench perfect for lunch time because you will definitely be hungry. This huge boulder looks like it just toppled over and split into three pieces. Lastly you will pass Balanced Rock which is shaped sort of like a giant Candy Corn sitting precariously on top of a small base.
Doing this hike will be the best 4 hours you've had in a while! There are plenty of sights to peak your interest. Plus, it's a loop trail which I love because then you never have to see the same things twice. Have fun!
Start at the Sandstone Peak trailhead and continue 1.5 miles to the peak. There's a plaque and a register at the top with a few added bonuses people have left. Continue on towards Inspiration Point where there's a dial that points toward a bunch of different points on the horizon including Mt. Baldy and Catalina Island. Today there was a great marine layer covering Malibu, but Catalina and San Clemente Island were peaking out above it. Next is the Tri Peaks which is just .5 miles off the main loop trail. There are more gorgeous views and some bouldering to be had over there. From here there is a descent down to Split Rock where there's a picnic bench perfect for lunch time because you will definitely be hungry. This huge boulder looks like it just toppled over and split into three pieces. Lastly you will pass Balanced Rock which is shaped sort of like a giant Candy Corn sitting precariously on top of a small base.
Doing this hike will be the best 4 hours you've had in a while! There are plenty of sights to peak your interest. Plus, it's a loop trail which I love because then you never have to see the same things twice. Have fun!
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