Name: Mishe Mokwa Trail and Sandstone Peak
Start: 2011-11-05T09:30:00-07:00
End: 2011-11-05T12:30:00-07:00
Location: Sandstone Peak Trailhead

Distance 6 - 7 + miles

Elevation Gain: 1500 +

Rating: 6 Moderate

Where to meet Sand Stone Peak Trail Head

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Directions:

From Los Angeles:

Take Pacific Coast Highway to Yerba Buena Road in Malibu. Follow this road for about 5.5 miles or until you are about 1 mile east of Circle X Ranch. Park at the turnoff near Triunfo Pass on your left.

From Westlake Village:

Take Westlake Blvd off of the 101 Freeway. Follow it south for until it merges with Mulholland Highway. Turn right onto Little Sycamore Canyon and it will become Yerba Buena Road as you cross the county line. Proceed on Yerba Buena Road for about 4 miles to trailhead or about 1 mile before the Circle X Ranch Ranger Station.

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The Plan

We will hike along Mishe Mokwa Trail stopping at splint rock, balance rock, inspiration point, and lastly at Sand Stone peak. Depending on the pace of the group will may also take a small

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About the Trail:

Sandstone Peak is the highpoint in the Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California. It is also known as Mount Allen, a name that was given and used mainly by the Boy Scouts. During the 1960s, in an attempt to honor Circle X benefactor Herbert Allen, the Scouts petitioned the United States Department of the Interior to rename Sandstone Peak. The request for “Mt. Allen” was denied because of a long-standing policy that prohibited naming geographical features after living persons. Nevertheless, the Scouts held an “unofficial” dedication ceremony in 1969 to honor their leader. A plaque honoring Herbert Allen stands on the summit of Sandstone Peak. The peak is part of the Circle X Ranch of the western Santa Monica Mountains, an area that is administered by the National Park Service and part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

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PLEASE - Know your limits and abilities. Bring and drink plenty of liquids when hiking. Check weather conditions, dress accordingly, and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Dogs, well behaved and picked up after would be fine on this one. Watching out for snakes, ticks, uneven footing, spectacular views, beautiful fauna all while carrying on a conversation with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous, rewarding and fun.

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1 – A walk

2 – A longer walk

3 – 3 mile hike w/little elevation gain

4 – 5+ mile hike w/500 ft. elevation gain

5 – 5+ mile hike w/1000 ft. elevation gain 6 – 7+ mile hike w/1000 ft. elevation gain

7 – 7+ mile hike w/1500 ft. elevation gain

8 – 5+ mile hike w/2000 ft. elevation gain

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Rain Cancels all hike

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DISCLAIMER

I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends.

Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any you are your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

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Additional links:

http://www.nps.gov/samo/planyourvisit/circlexranch.htm

http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/MisheMokwa_4472.asp

Mark B

Los Angeles Hiking Group

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