sandstone peak via mishe mokwa

last weekend a couple good friends and i grabbed some backpacks, water, and some really cool hats to hike up to sandstone peak.  it’s the tallest point of the santa monica mountains in the malibu canyon sitting at 3,111 feet.  from the top-and on a clear day-you can see mount baldy, the valley, and catalina all from the same spot.  the trail itself starts from a dirt lot about 1 mile east of the circle x ranch on yerba buena road.  follow the mishe mokwa trail signs for a 6 mile, 3-4 hour, 1,500 elevation change hike.

although the hike was amazing, the views spectacular, and the company unmatched, our favorite part of the day was eating a late dinner at the natural cafe in westlake village.  you’ll have to check out my facebook page to see the awesome hats, but here’s one view from the top: