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Parker Mesa Overlook via Paseo Miramar

Los Angeles, California

4.2/5
based on 10 reviews

Details

Distance

5.32 miles

Elevation Gain

1099 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

Added by Sassy Resuello

Parker Mesa Overlook via Paseo Miramar is a ~5.3-mile hike to panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean in Los Angeles, California. Plan for a few hours to complete the hike and enjoy the view.

This 5.4-mile out-and back trail takes off from the end of the residential area of Paseo Miramar. Once you hike a little less than a quarter mile in, you'll connect with Los Liones Canyon Trail. Continue on Paseo Miramar Trail, which in another 2.5 miles, will connect you with the Parker Mesa Overview. If you're looking for a bit of a longer hike, head to the Los Liones Canyon Trailhead On Los Liones Drive from Paseo Miramar. This hike will add another 2 miles to your distance.

Once you reach the overlook, you'll be up about 1,500 feet. Take in the views of Pacific. On a clear day, you may be able to see out to Catalina and the Channel Islands. If you decide to hike up there late in the day for the sunset, remember to bring your headlamp for the hike back to the car.

After you make it back to the car, head to Palisades Garden Cafe for a quick bite.

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Parker Mesa Overlook via Paseo Miramar Reviews

This is your average Santa Monica Mountains hike but the view at the top is a pleasure. You can see all of Santa Monica. There is some cover along the trail but the trees aren't that interesting, and most of the area is bushes. I like to do this as a quick day hike if I don't want to travel too far from Santa Monica.

This is one of my favorite hikes in LA. It's long enough that you get a great workout, and the reward of the view from Parker Mesa is amazing. I've hiked it both during the day and coming into night (be sure to bring a headlamp!), and it is great during either time.

This was an amazing loop! Favorite trail run I have done in LA so far!

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