Dry Canyon Trail

A short canyon out-and-back through woodland to the mapped end of public trail in Dry Canyon.

Distance
1.2 mi · Out & back
Time
25 min
Surface
Surface composition not published
Grade / hills
Elevation changes shown on map; numeric grade not published

Start

Main parking area, 3455 Solstice Canyon Road, Malibu
Directions

Route

  1. Begin at the main Solstice Canyon parking area and use the park road to reach the signed Dry Canyon Trail junction shown on the official map.
  2. Follow Dry Canyon Trail through the woodland to the mapped end of public trail; NPS does not describe a separate endpoint marker.
  3. Turn around at the public-trail end and retrace the same route to the main parking area.

Good to know

The official map supplies the route and round-trip distance but not a distinct turnaround marker beyond the mapped public-trail end. NPS does not publish surface composition, numeric grade, cross-slope, width, steps, drainage, or crossing measurements. Winter rains can create flowing water and a 150-foot waterfall in this normally dry canyon. Check lot hours, heat, fire danger, storm effects, and current alerts.

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