Attention fellow trail freaks and nature nerds! We’re once again closing a calendar year and honoring the winter solstice with a group stroll to the highest point of the Santa Monica Mountains - Sandstone Peak.

From hawks to mountain lions, Chumash to Micqanaqa'n, these lands have been lived in and loved among for thousands of years and it is an absolute gift to share this gorgeous trail in community. Last year we gathered with our friend Justin Rimon of Just Trek to guide us along the beloved Mishe Mokwa loop & this year we’ll be doing the same, with our naturalist-in-residence (and Backbone Trail alum) Noah Klein chiming in, to both share care and knowledge of lands and peoples along the way.

The microclimates are in abundance so please come as prepared as can be with plenty of water, warm clothes, a flashlight, and wear very comfortable hiking shoes for our 7-mile day! There is a bathroom at the trailhead, a google map pin drop for our meeting location will be emailed with your RSVP, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Big love for Justin & the Just Trek community for guiding this one with us once again!! ⛰

Reminder: Check the drive time nice and early and leave room for traffic. We’re on a tight sunset schedule so hope to begin our hike by 1:15p sharp. If you’re feeling antsy in the morning we recommend leaving early and grabbing breakfast somewhere iconic like The Rock Shop.