Inspiration Point Loop Trail

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

easy

Length: 1.75 mi

Est. time: 42m

Gain: 158 ft

Loss: 347 ft

Max elev: 720 ft

Point-to-pointUnknownhike

Elevation profile

+158 ft gain · −347 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Build a loop

stitched loop

Inspiration Point Loop Trail + Inspiration Point Loop Trail Turnaround

1.8 mi · +158 ft · ~0.7 hr (est.)

stitched loop

Inspiration Point Loop Trail + Inspiration Point Loop Trail Connector

1.9 mi · +158 ft · ~0.8 hr (est.)

stitched loop

Inspiration Point Loop Trail + Will Rogers Loop Trail

2.1 mi · +172 ft · ~0.9 hr (est.)

stitched loop

Betty Rogers Trail + Inspiration Point Loop Trail

2.2 mi · +252 ft · ~0.9 hr (est.)

Connects to:

Inspiration Point Loop Trail Turnaround Inspiration Point Loop Trail Connector Will Rogers Loop Trail Betty Rogers Trail Rivas Overlook Trail ADA Section Will Rogers Ranch House Trail - Upper Inspiration Point Access Rogers Road Trail

Connect the dots

Learn:

National Park Legacy - Battle the Bully Plants and Conserve Water! Grades 5 - 6 National Park Legacy - Coyotes in our Cities! Grades 3 - 4 National Park Legacy - Light Right at Night! Grades 7 - 8 National Park Legacy - Santa Monica Mountain Lions Grades 9 - 12 National Park Legacy - Wildlife in Cities Grades K - 2 National Parks Legacy: Nature and Culture...NPS Protects Both! Grades Pre K-1

Journeys:

Alice Ballard

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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