SANDSTONE PEAK - TRI-PEAKS - 7 MILE HIKE / NEPTUNES NET for FOOD / BEACH SUNSET
Details
SANDSTONE PEAK is the HIGHEST point in the Santa Monica Mountains at 3,111 feet with gorgeous views of the ocean and Channel Islands. Kinda steep in places, but we'll be taking it a relaxed pace so there be time to take photos and enjoy the scenery. The LOOP is 7 miles. We're also exploring some CAVES at Tri-Peaks at the top.
http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/e/8/8/600_318491912.jpeg
Interactive MAP to the hike: (give yourself an hour and 15 minutes travel-time from the West Side )
LEAVE THE WEST SIDE AT 10:30 TO GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME TO GET THERE!!!
From the corner of PCH and Yerba Buena... it's APPROX 5 1/2 - 6 miles to the Ranger Station at Circle X Ranch... and approx an additional 1 1/2 to 2 miles to the parking lot on the LEFT.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH!!!
If coming from the North via 101 and using Westlake Blvd heading South!!
Westlake merges into Mullholland, make sure you stay on Mullholland WEST until you reach the intersection with LITTLE SYCAMORE CANYON RD. at apporox 7.4 miles from the 101, make a right here. (Make sure you get that last merge correct and DON'T continue to Decker Rd) This will turn into Yerba Buena Road. The trailhead is clearly marked and is 4.6 miles from the turn off of Mullholand. It is at Ventura County Mile Marker 6.37
http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/e/9/c/600_318491932.jpeg
http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/9/b/a/event_76051162.jpeg
Bring a snack / lunch for our stop at the TOP.
We'll be going to Neptunes Net for food after the hike...
http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/a/b/e/event_76051422.jpeg
OPTIONAL:
on the way back to town is MATADOR Beach with terrific rock formations... we'll stop there for the sunset before heading back...
http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/8/e/2/600_350774562.jpeg
http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/e/c/4/600_318491972.jpeg
http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/9/e/6/600_350954822.jpeg
SANDSTONE PEAK - TRI-PEAKS - 7 MILE HIKE / NEPTUNES NET for FOOD / BEACH SUNSET