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Sandstone Peak – Inspiration Point loop from Circle X Ranch

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Ventura County

Sandstone Peak – Inspiration Point loop from Circle X Ranch

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15,274

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Sandstone Peak – Inspiration Point loop from Circle X Ranch

02:33

7.74km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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54 m

Sandstone Peak Trailhead

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Embark on an exhilarating mountain biking journey from the Sandstone Peak Trailhead. Follow the expansive Sandstone Peak Trail to conquer the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains. Traverse through breathtaking landscapes, making every pedal a thrilling adventure amidst the stunning natural beauty of this iconic trail.

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1.21 km

Part of Backbone Trail

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Starting from the Sandstone Trailhead, this part of the Backbone Trail continues past Sandstone Peak, the highest summit in the Santa Monica Mountains, and Inspiration Point along the Crest to the west.

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2.44 km

Sandstone Peak

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Signposted as Mt Allen, Sandstone is the highest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains, with a great 360-degree-overlook at an elevation of 3,114 feet (949 m). You can reach this point from Yerba Buena Road over a pleasant loop hike on Backbone Trail. The trail lines up nicely the highest peaks on this frontline range of the coastal mountains.

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3.99 km

Inspiration Point

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Inspiration Point is located between Exchange Peak and Boney Peak and the view to the ocean is amazing. To get there, you need to take a little detour from Backbone Trail but as you are already at high altitude, there aren't many meters of altitude left.

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