More Picture Of Best Hiking Spots In Southern California Best Wallpaper JPG. Located near Malibu in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is one of the most beautiful looping hikes in Southern California with relatively little incline and a total of 32 miles. Located in the Santa Monica Mountains Paramount Ranch features several popular hiking trails.

Wilson is hard to miss and it offers one of the best hiking trails in SoCal. Clocking in at over 13 miles round trip its also the longest hike on this list. Located near Malibu in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is one of the most beautiful looping hikes in Southern California with relatively little incline and a total of 32 miles.
Towering above Pasadena Mt.
The MASH filming location is one of the most visited hiking destinations. There are several trails you can take to reach the top. However for the hardcore you can take the Ski Hut Trail. The Chantry Flats route seems to be the most well-traveled.