Los Leones Canyon

Hiking area · Pacific Palisades

Los Leones Canyon

Hiking area · Pacific Palisades

510 Los Liones Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Highlights

Trailhead with parking, chaparral, Pacific ocean views

510 Los Liones Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Get directions

trails.lacounty.gov

@afar

"Santa Monica...I love you! I have been walking, running, meditating, laughing, and training for a marathon along this trail for years. A perfect balance of inclines and flatness with ocean views to captivate your soul even when you are begging to get down the mountain all ready. The Santa Monica mountains are a criss cross into Topanga and Malibu. Just make sure you remember which trail you followed. You could easily end up in the valley if you make a wrong turn. By Susan Singer"

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Jennifer Lo

Google

Open as of today July 25 2025. Sad to walk amongst charred once-was trees but there is new growth. Dark ash covers the path... it's a cemetery for the former plants & wildlife. I wouldn't take dogs on the trail since the ash will be toxic to their paws as they lick. On the bright side, the ocean views are now more vast and expansive, starting earlier on the trail than before.

Cynthia

Google

One of my favorite hikes. I would get to the top and spend time hugging the big tree and looking at the ocean. My heart often wonder did the tree made it through the fire. This was the trail that introduced me to hiking so so many years ago. Continued prayers for all those impacted by the fires.

Nick E

Google

Its open and beautiful but I and my friends were covered by ash by the end of the hike. Personally I'd wait a bit longer before going.

Xavier vallée

Google

One of the best hike in LA The view on the ocean and Santa Monica is just gorgeous

Arlette Casano

Google

My husband and I completed the hike up and down the mountain in 2 hours and 40 minutes, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Along the way, I noticed some people hiking with their dogs, even though the signs clearly stated that dogs were not allowed. However, the dogs seemed well-trained and didn’t cause any problems.

Aviva Morgenstern

Google

I was recently introduced to Los Leones hike by a friend just after getting to LA. It’s a really nice hike on the west side near the water. The great thing about this hike is that it can be however long or short you’d like it to be with all kinds of terrain. Some people hike it and others bike it. Gorgeous views of the water and surrounding hills.

Matthew Yescas

Google

Awesome trail! First time on this one, and man, the views at the end were spectacular. Parking at the base is plentiful. If you’re someone who doesn’t hike to often, or are afraid of heights, this trail might not be for you. There are some pretty steep drop offs with about 2.5 feet width of trail at a couple points. Loved it. Super lush and green after the rainfall this weekend.

Anna Wu

Google

Nice views and not too difficult of a hike. However very crowded and lack of trail etiquette. The trails are narrow and lots of people also bring their dogs which makes it more difficult to navigate through at times. Otherwise enjoyable, it gets less crowded after you make your way past the Paseo Miramar outlook.