The Sisquoc Loop is a classic Los Padres backpacking route in the San Rafael Wilderness. Starting at Nira Campground, you first travel along the Manzana trail, then along the Sisquoc Trail, and then again on the Manzana trail before reaching the end of the journey. The route loops around the Hurricane Deck which is one of the iconic features in the area and can be completed in either direction (Clockwise or Counterclockwise).

Sandstone Peak is the highest summit in the Santa Monica Mountains at 3114’.

Though there are many ways to approach the peak, this is an iconic route that begins at the historically significant Satwiwa Native American Cultural Center which celebrates and remembers the Chumash people who settled here 13,000 years ago.

This route also offers a public water refill station…a helpful resource as the out and back is 20 miles from the parking lot.