Best Urban Date Ideas: LA Part II – Sunset Hiking
Hey Bagels,
Following Tuesday’s Sunset Hiking post, here’s hike #2 from our expert modern hiker Casey! Let’s check out what fun date idea he’s planned for us today:
His top date pic: Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone Peak
- Distance: 6.16 miles round trip
- Elevation Gain: 1400ft
- Time: 3 Hours, at a good pace.
- Trail Condition: Very good, and very easy to follow
- How to Get There: From the PCH, take Yerba Buena Road (right near the border of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties) past the Circle X Ranch. A dirt parking lot is on your left after rounding a bend.
3 Reasons Why You Should Try it:
- 6 mile loop- never see the same beautiful scenery twice! This hike is just across the Ventura County Line takes you through some of the most spectacular SoCal scenery around.
-
Beautiful sites– see rugged canyons, oak and sycamore-lined streams, and jaw-dropping views of the Channel Islands and Pacific Coast from the tallest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains.
-
Your own private hike- There are lots of short side-trails you can take for private picnic areas with million-dollar panoramas.
Casey’s Insider Tip: Stop for some great fried seafood at Neptune’s Net after the hike!
Check out more of Casey’s great hikes on Modern Hiker and follow him on Twitter for updates @modernhiker
We’ll be posting more fun date ideas in all our CMB cities, urban dating from the experts- so keep a look out on the CMB Blog!
Content by: @SurprenantK