Mishe Mokwa Trail, Circle X Ranch
Self portrait.
Distance: 6 miles round trip
Elevation gain: 1400 ft
Hike time: 3.5 hours
Self portrait.
Near the top.
Start out along Mishe Mokwa Trail through grotto and unusual cliff formation, including Balanced Rock. Continue along the Backbone Trail. This fire road ascends to Sandstone Peak, then descends to the trailhead.
Directions: Exit on Westlake Blvd from the 101 Freeway, and follow it south for several miles as it merges with Mulholland highway. Turn right onto Little Sycamore Canyon and it will become Yerba Buena Road. (From Pacific Coast Highway take Yerba Buena Road about 5 ½ miles.)Proceed on Yerba Buena Road for about 4 miles to trailhead (about a mile before you hit the Circle X Ranch Ranger Station).
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