Los Angeles hiking with dogs in Santa Monica; Presented by Hikes You Can Do
Highlights: Ocean Views, Off Leash Dogs Permitted, LA96C Nike Missle Site
Fun Rating: Fun
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Distance: ~8 Miles
Hike Style: Down and Back
Duration: 2-3 Hours
Elevation Gain: 1,271’
Trail Condition: Fire Road, Well Groomed, Burms
Shade: Sunny
Dogs Allowed: Yes, Off Leash Permitted
Passes Needed: N/A
GPS: 34.08578258707847, -118.50868463516235
Pictures: Click Here for Pictures of Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park
Download: Trail Map for Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park
Address: End of Westridge Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Directions: From Santa Monica – go to Mandelville Canyon Rd. which is west of the 405 near Paul Revere Elementary. Take Mandeville Canyon Rd. north. The first road on your left is Westridge Rd. Turn left on Westridge Rd. and drive up hill until it dead ends. The parking lot is small and can be crowded on the weekends. Park on the street if this is the case.
Phone: Mandeville Canyon Park – (310) 589-3200 Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park – (310) 589-3200
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I took my 2 year old black lab Zeus and he had a blast! lost of other dogs roaming off leash and wanting to play. However I felt lost a few times and all the people I talked to to said they had no idea of the missile silo being here but I didnt believe them and kept on going….. and sure enough I found it! Definitely recommend this hike! lots of fun, great exercise and the view from the top of the missile silo is incredible!!
This one is the best for dogs and you get a great work out. It does get a little confusing but you did the right thing. Just keep going! LOL. Make sure you bring water for yourself and dog on this one, it can get hot. We love that Nike Missle Silo. People have no idea it is there! Thanks, Tony!