Our eighth and last Wilderness Adventures Section Fall Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be a 17 miles, 2100 gain BBT hike on the Sandstone Peak, Chamberlin, Blue Canyon, Wood Canyon, and Ray Miller Trails stopping at both Danielson Ranch and the Chamberlin Memorial before finishing at the La Jolla Campground. The outing will be a one-way shuttle hike. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude.
We will meet initially at 7:30 AM outside the La Jolla Campground on PCH just south of the entrance (Ray Miller Trailhead). From the PCH, the La Jolla Campground Parking Area is 4.9 miles northwest of Yerba Buena Road (Neptunve’s Net); or 4.2 miles southeast of Las Posas Road. Go past the yellow gate into the parking area or park for free along the shoulder (on the east side of PCH).From La Jolla Canyon, we will car shuttle 17 miles up the long and winding Yerba Buena to the Mishe Mokwa trailhead. Carpools are encouraged. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude.
This is a Front Country hike. A medical form is recommended, but not required. If you have one, please carry it with you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the trailhead as well.
