This 67-mile Hiking Trail Takes Travelers From L.A. to Malibu — and the Views Are Beautiful

"The highest summit in the Santa Monica Mountains, this peak rewards climbers with panoramic views and serves as a memorable high point on coastal ridge hikes; ascents commonly include wildlife sightings (vultures, occasional rattlesnakes) and lead into long, scenic descents toward the shoreline." - Rosecrans Baldwin Rosecrans Baldwin Rosecrans Baldwin is a Los Angeles Times best-selling author and essayist. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, Slate, Salon, GQ, and The Morning News, among other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines