Overlook Fire Road

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

moderate

Length: 5.17 mi

Est. time: 2h 12m

Gain: 251 ft

Loss: 1,839 ft

Max elev: 1,139 ft

Point-to-pointUnknownhike

Elevation profile

+251 ft gain · −1,839 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Circle X Ranch Campground - CLOSED (Campground)

Build a loop

Connects to:

Scenic Trail La Jolla Valley Fire Road North Overlook Fire Road Fireline Trail Wood Canyon Vista Trail Wood Canyon Trail Ray Miller Trail Sycamore Canyon Fire Road

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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