Los Leones Canyon

Hiking area · Pacific Palisades ·

Los Leones Canyon

Hiking area · Pacific Palisades ·

Hiking trail with Pacific views, inclines, and ocean vistas

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

@afar

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"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"

Hiking LA

Los Leones Trailhead

Elizabeth P.

Google

This is a great hike with little to no shade. Full sun for 4+ miles. Please do not bring your dog who is covered in fur out to hike with you if it is hotter than 70 degrees and please do not bring your dog without a portable bowl and water to drink. I saw so many dogs forced on this hike that were panting like crazy in the 78 degrees heat. It’s way too hot for them! It was insane! Please use your brain for your pets sake.

Adam W.

Google

Great hike! Just the right amount of uphill. Lots of great views of the ocean, LA, PV, Catalina, etc

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.

shehasbeenhere

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 M.

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.

F. J.

Google

Small parking spaces right in front of the entrance. Lots of street Parking. Not crowded (Monday). Steady incline not too crazy but very narrow in the beginning. Make sure your shoes are comfortable... I didn't make it to the top because of my shoes. But I'll go back for sure. Some shade spots if u need to rest. Also seen to other parking lots before making it to the gate, not sure if trails start there but one did look like a restroom was at the one closest to the gate.

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.

Matthew Y.

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.

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

Hiking LA

Los Leones Trailhead

Elizabeth P.

Google

Adam W.

Google

Great hike! Just the right amount of uphill. Lots of great views of the ocean, LA, PV, Catalina, etc

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.

shehasbeenhere

Google

Aviva M.

Google

F. J.

Google

Cynthia

Google

Matthew Y.

Google

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