A rock balanced on the side of a mountain.
1-3 Hours

Mishe Mokwa Trail to Split Rock

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Traversing riparian, coastal sage scrub, and chaparral, this trail offers wonderful views of Carlisle Canyon and Balanced Rock. Split Rock’s oak grove offers a shaded spot for picnicking.

Moderate, 3.5 miles round trip Traversing riparian, coastal sage scrub, and chaparral, this trail offers wonderful views of Carlisle Canyon and Balanced Rock. Split Rock’s oak grove offers a shaded spot for picnicking.

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HikingTrailshikingSanta Monica MountainsCircle X RanchSouthern California

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Duration

1-3 Hours

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Accessibility

Gravel parking lots are located on each side of the road at the trailhead. This trail includes a large, wooden step at the entrance, and has various grades of uneven trail throughout the hike. The trail is narrow in some sections as it weaves around the mountainside.

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Yes

Reservations

No

Location

Mishe Mokwa Trail to Split Rock

View on NPS.govBack to Santa Monica Mountains

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