Near Grotto Trail
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Near Grotto Trail
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Near Grotto Trail
Nice view to start the trail!
Near Grotto Trail
Cave
Near Grotto Trail
One of the caves that’s available when there’s no water

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Grotto Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
This hike may require some rock climbing! And there's caves!
1.2
mi
Distance
77
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
CaveDogs AllowedViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.16mi
Distance
77ft
Elevation Gain
455ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
1,619ft
High Point
1,223ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
In the beginning of this trail, there is a nice view of the canyon. Most of the trail is alongside of the mountain and second half is mostly in between trees. The last section of the trail involves climbing rocks! You can find a way down to the caves in between the rocks! Overall, this trail has nice views and the chance to explore some caves and have some fun while climbing on the rocks. Note that while dogs are allowed on the trail, they may not be able to keep up in the last section of the hike as the rocks are too big for them to climb. No dogs allowed past the Grotto.

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