Solstice Canyon

This circle trail with canyon and mountain views will take you through miles of untouched environment in the Santa Monica Mountains. On the trail, leashed dogs are welcome to accompany their owners.

Visit the magnificent 200-foot Escondido Falls on this 4-mile out-and-back trek with your dog. The terrain is steep, and there are a few creek crossings where the water can be high at times, so be sure your dog is up to the challenge before starting. At all times, dogs must be leashed.

The top dog hiking ranch in Los Angeles is K9 Adventures. Please accept our invitation to bring your dog along for a free trip at our secure, gated, three-acre dog ranch in Malibu. At the ranch, canines can run and hike without a leash, chase balls in the ocean breeze, participate in a mini agility course, cool off in our bone-shaped wading pool, meet new canine friends, and unwind under shady trees while receiving particular attention from our well-trained staff. Where your dog can find company, interaction, and exercise while you are at work or away from home. Interaction between the dogs in our unbound play groups and our highly trained staff is encouraged. Prior to the initial ranch excursion, a team member evaluates each dog. To ensure your dog's comfort and safety, we offer free pick-up and delivery in our personalized vans. You can also get your dog's canine buddy homestyle boarding and concierge services. 

Malibu Bluffs Park is a six-acre neighborhood park with a view of the Pacific Ocean that is conveniently situated at the junction of Malibu Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway. The features include a walking track, walkways, picnic areas, a playground, soccer fields, and restrooms. Leashed pets and their owners are welcome in the park. Always clean up after your canine buddies, humans. Aside from the Michael Landon Community Center, the park has two baseball diamonds, a soccer/multipurpose field, a playground for children ages 2 to 12, a jogging trail, picnic tables, and a whale viewing station. Numerous community workshops, events, and sports leagues are held at Malibu Bluffs Park for children, teenagers, and adults. Malibu Bluffs Park is a stunning park with spectacular views of the coast where you can enjoy walking your dog, exercising your dog, and interacting with other canine companions.

Zuma Canyon Loop Trail is a pleasant hike in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Leashed (no longer than six feet) pets are welcome to join their humans as they hike along this trail, which is a wonderful spot to take in the changing seasons. A variety of trees make for a colorful fall and winter season. The creek that runs through the canyon flows all year, but at times can be only a trickle.

The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area's Zuma Canyon Trailhead is a beautiful hike. Leashed (no more than six feet) pets are welcome to accompany their owners on this walk, which is a beautiful area to see the seasons change. A diverse tree canopy creates a vibrant fall and winter season. The creek that runs through the canyon is active all year, yet it can be a trickle at times.