Solstice Canyon Trail
A gentle canyon out-and-back from the main Solstice parking area to a waterfall and historic ruins.
- Distance
- 2.1 mi · Out & back
- Time
- 45 min
- Surface
- Paved for about the first 0.5 mile; remaining composition not published
- Grade / hills
- Gently rising; numeric grade not published
Start
Main parking area, 3455 Solstice Canyon Road, Malibu
Directions
Route
- Begin at the main Solstice Canyon parking area and follow the named Solstice Canyon Trail north beside the creek.
- Continue past the Keller House area to the waterfall and Roberts Ranch ruins, without entering closed structural enclosures.
- Turn around at the waterfall and ruins and retrace Solstice Canyon Trail to the parking area.
Good to know
Only the first half mile is documented as paved; NPS does not specify the remaining surface, numeric grade, cross-slope, width, every stream crossing, or current pavement condition. The Keller House enclosure is closed, though the route continues toward Roberts Ranch. Parking is limited and the lot is open 8 a.m. to sunset. Check fire danger, storm damage, weather, and current park alerts.