McBride Trail

 

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Carrie S.

Palos Verdes Estates, CA

The McBride Trail is a short local hike off Crest Road & Highridge Road in Rolling Hills Estates. The actual entrance is on Crest, down a dirt path behind an iron fence. However, I usually do the hike backwards by walking down Highridge to the end, making a right on Ocean Terrance and walking along the street until the cul-d-sac at the end. On the right of the cul-d-sac is a dirt path with a rattlesnake warning (don't worry).

If you start from here, the path descends about 50 yards before going back uphill and around a bend. Once you climb to the top, you are walking a path along the rim of the canyon, behind the homes that are situated there. It is a pretty easy hike with a breathtaking view!

There are several places to cut the hike short if you wish, but it's not necessary. Continue to the end and you'll end up on Crest Road again, coming out of the path to the south of Highridge Road.

I have seen rattlesnakes, but they've scurried away before I approached, and always see cottontails. I frequently do this hike with my dog (she loves it!), but due to the wildlife around, I always keep her on the leash. I've calculated the mileage in the past, but cannot remember it now - I think it's around 1-1/2 miles.

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