Near Laurel Canyon Trail
South east view of Laurel Canyon Trail.
Near Laurel Canyon Trail
Laurel Canyon going up
Near Laurel Canyon Trail
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

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Laurel Canyon Trail

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An easy trail with a very short steeper section.
1.2
mi
Distance
327
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingCaveRiver/CreekWildlife
Access Issues
This trail is only open to foot traffic

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.17mi
Distance
327ft
Elevation Gain
7ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
572ft
High Point
244ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts from the intersection with Willow Canyon Trail and heads north, paralleling Laguna Canyon Road. Hikers will pass coastal sage shrub and interesting wind and water eroded caves and rock formations. At about 0.2 miles the trail turns away from the road and heads northwest into Laurel Canyon. The trail ascends the canyon through oak and sycamore trees along a creek and ends at 1.6 miles at the intersection with Upper Laurel Canyon Trail and Laurel Spur. Thanks to John McKinney, The Trailmaster, for sharing this trail description. To learn more about trails in California, check out his guides at The Trailmaster Store.

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