Near Solstice Canyon Trail
Robert's Ranch House Ruins.
Near Solstice Canyon Trail
Solstice Canyon hike
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Solstice Canyon Trail

4.0 (3 Ratings)
Hike into the hills above Malibu through this historic canyon.
1.1
mi
Distance
283
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ADA AccessibleWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.12mi
Distance
283ft
Elevation Gain
25ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
372ft
High Point
114ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail begins from the Solstice Canyon parking lot, located off of Corral Canyon Rd. Hike up the road at the end of the parking lot where the trailhead is. Follow the road up and when you've gone about 6/10 of a mile you pass the historic Matthew Keller House, which was mostly destroyed in the Corral Fire of 2007. You'll soon then pass Fern Grotto before the trail ends at the abandoned Roberts Ranch House. A waterfall, garden, and dam were left behind at this old estate, and the waterfall will still flow with enough rainfall. 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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