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Oat Mountain - Santa Susana Mountains
Location : Santa Susana Mountains, Los Angeles
Total distance : 6.4 miles round-trip (out and back)
Elevation gain : 1,650 ft
Peak elevation : 3,400 ft
Tree Cover : No tree cover. Sunscreen recommended.
Parking : Parking lot at the trailhead, $5 fee (cash).
Trailhead : Click here
Landmark : Hike starts at the trailhead, walk past the post where you pay the parking fee
Parker Mesa Overlook via Paseo Miramar Trail
Location : Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles
Total distance : 5.4 miles round-trip (out and back)
Elevation gain : About 940 ft
Peak elevation : 1,538 ft
Tree Cover : Very little. Sunscreen highly recommended.
Parking : Street parking on Paseo Miramar. Difficult to find parking during weekends.
Trailhead : Paseo Miramar trailhead
Landmark : Look for Topanga State Park sign board.
Note: Dogs not allowed. Watch out for Rattle snakes.
Sandstone Peak - Loop
Location : Santa Monica Mountains, Malibu
Total distance : 6 miles round-trip (loop)
Elevation gain : 1,400 ft
Peak elevation : 3,111 ft
Tree Cover : Partial tree cover. Sunscreen recommended.
Parking : Parking lot at the trailhead and a overflow parking area few minutes away
Trailhead : Sandstone peak trailhead
Landmark : Trailhead is at the end of the parking lot
