Mountain Spot
Mountain SpotSandstone Peak
91361
At 3,111 feet, Sandstone Peak is the Santa Monica Mountains' highest summit with sweeping 360° coastal views. The classic Mishe Mokwa loop rewards you with Echo Cliffs, gravity-defying Balanced Rock, and wildflower-studded trails in spring.
Iconic LA hike
360-degree summit views
Challenging elevation gain
Rock formations and cliffs
Tips
🏔️"hard to pick a more iconic Los Angeles hike" (LA Times)
🌅"trek back down at golden hour — views are even better"
🥾no shade except picnic zone, start early in warm months
Sandstone Peak
91361
Mountain SpotMountain SpotAt 3,111 feet, Sandstone Peak is the Santa Monica Mountains' highest summit with sweeping 360° coastal views. The classic Mishe Mokwa loop rewards you with Echo Cliffs, gravity-defying Balanced Rock, and wildflower-studded trails in spring.
Iconic LA hike
360-degree summit views
Challenging elevation gain
Rock formations and cliffs
Tips
🏔️"hard to pick a more iconic Los Angeles hike" (LA Times)
🌅"trek back down at golden hour — views are even better"
🥾no shade except picnic zone, start early in warm months