🌤 Trail Weather — Plan Your Hike
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High Heat — Plan Around It
Start by 7am. Carry 3+ liters. Avoid exposed ridgelines after 10am. Watch for heat exhaustion.
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90°
Few Clouds
Feels 87°F
💨 Wind
8 mph NE
Gusts to 21 mph
💧 Humidity
24%
Dry — drink before thirsty
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi
Good visibility
☁️ Cloud Cover
12%
Clear — full sun exposure
🌅 Sunrise
7:00 am
Ideal start time
🌇 Sunset
6:20 pm
Off trail by this
Today — 3-Hour Intervals
8 pm
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89°
Feels 85°
💨 10/20
11 pm
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85°
Feels 83°
💨 9/20
5-Day Forecast
💧 Humidity
23% Dry — drink before thirsty
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
☁️ Clouds
8% Clear — full sun exposure
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Warm & Humid — Extra Water
💧 Humidity
27% Dry — drink before thirsty
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
☁️ Clouds
0% Clear — full sun exposure
✅
Good Conditions — Go Hike
💧 Humidity
28% Dry — drink before thirsty
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
☁️ Clouds
23% Partly cloudy
✅
Good Conditions — Go Hike
💧 Humidity
44% Comfortable
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
☁️ Clouds
0% Clear — full sun exposure
✅
Good Conditions — Go Hike
💧 Humidity
89% High humidity — pace yourself
👁 Visibility
6.2 mi — Good visibility
☁️ Clouds
1% Clear — full sun exposure
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Warm & Humid — Extra Water
Trailhead elevation only. Conditions change at altitude. Check weather.gov before heading out.
Oct 16, 5:19 pm
A remarkably lush coastal riparian canyon in the heart of Malibu. A year-round stream, mature sycamores, and the stone ruins of the Roberts Ranch house — an outdoor fireplace still standing next to a small waterfall.
Trail Overview
Solstice Canyon surprises most visitors. The canyon floor is genuinely lush by Southern California standards — a year-round stream, dense sycamore canopy, and remarkable peace given how close it is to PCH. The Roberts Ranch ruins are the destination: stone walls, a chimney, and a fireplace standing next to a small waterfall. An excellent choice year-round.
This Hike Is For You If…
Everyone. Beginners, families, non-hikers who want a walk. Dog-friendly and completely accessible. Good choice when heat elsewhere makes longer hikes difficult.
Skip This Hike If…
Almost no one. This is appropriate for nearly all fitness levels and ages.
What to Expect on Trail
Terrain: Flat canyon floor path. Smooth and accessible. Upper return section has some grade.
Shade: Mostly Shaded
Water: Reliable Year-Round. Solstice Creek runs year-round. Filter before drinking.
Views: Good
Crowds: Very popular. Weekday mornings best for a quiet experience.
Dogs: Yes, dogs are welcome on this trail.
Best Arrival: Before 9am on weekends. Year-round popular trail.
This is a Tier 1 sourced review. Trail information is based on published sources and research. Andrew has not personally hiked this trail yet. Photos and firsthand sensory detail will be added when upgraded to Tier 2.
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3.2 miRound Trip
350 ftElev. Gain
EasyDifficulty
1.5-2.5 hoursEst. Time
600 ftHighest Point
LoopRoute Type
YesDogs
NonePermit
Trailhead & Logistics
Address: Solstice Canyon Trailhead, Corral Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265
Parking: Free NPS lot. No fee. Fills by 10am on weekends. Arrive before 9am. Restrooms at trailhead.
Bathroom: Flush Toilets
Cell Service: Partial
Best Arrival: Before 9am on weekends. Year-round popular trail.
Trail Reality Check
Solstice Canyon surprises most visitors. The canyon floor is genuinely lush by Southern California standards — a year-round stream, dense sycamore canopy, and remarkable peace given how close it is to PCH. The Roberts Ranch ruins are the destination: stone walls, a chimney, and a fireplace standing next to a small waterfall. An excellent choice year-round.
Terrain: Flat canyon floor path. Smooth and accessible. Upper return section has some grade.
Shade: Mostly Shaded
Water: Reliable Year-Round — Solstice Creek runs year-round. Filter before drinking.
Views: Good
Crowds: Busy — Very popular. Weekday mornings best for a quiet experience.
Who should do this: Everyone. Beginners, families, non-hikers who want a walk. Dog-friendly and completely accessible. Good choice when heat elsewhere makes longer hikes difficult.
Who should skip this: Almost no one. This is appropriate for nearly all fitness levels and ages.
