Circle X/Sandstone Peak
| Date | Temescal Canyon Meeting Time | Trail Head Meeting Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12 | 6:15 | 7:15 | 10.3mi |
Course Details
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Scheduled Runs Subject to Change
On rare occasions, road closures, fires, torrential rain or other natural disasters force us to change the run location. Please check the club web site for the most up-to-date schedule information. Course changes will be posted by Saturday evening so it's best to check Sunday morning before you head out.
New Runners
While we prefer for new runners to meet the first time at Temescal Canyon Rd, we realize that it may be out of your way. If you would prefer to meet us at the trail head, check below for the map and parking instructions. Check the Run With Us page for information on the Temescal Canyon Rd meeting location and time.
Course Description
This extremely scenic run begins and ends at the Circle X Ranch parking lot on Yerba Buena Road. It heads out the Canyon View Trail, crosses Yerba Buena Road to the Sandstone Peak Trailhead, and continues on to the Mishe Mokwa Trail. The route goes past Split Rock and Tri Peaks before turning onto the Backbone Trail, passing close by Sandstone Peak (the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains), and returns to Circle X Ranch via the Canyon View Trail. This course offers sweeping valley to ocean vistas, as well as views of spectacular rock formations. The trails are mostly well maintained single track, with a few short technical sections.