Near Zuma Loop Trail
The Santa Monica Mountains cast a shadow near the Zuma Canyon Trailhead in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

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Zuma Loop Trail

3.0 (4 Ratings)
An easy loop trail from the Bonsall Drive Trailhead in Zuma Canyon.
1.8
mi
Distance
347
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.75mi
Distance
347ft
Elevation Gain
331ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
444ft
High Point
96ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a short and easy loop in Zuma Canyon accessed from the Bonsall Drive Trailhead. The first 0.5 miles is flat (also called the Zuma Canyon Trail) and follows the creek. The trail then turns left and makes a short climb up the ridge before descending back down to the bottom of the canyon. It connects to both the Ocean View Trail and the Canyon View Trail.

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Contributors
Perry Cortell