SOLSTICE CANYON 16-09

For a generation +, the tradition of how to enjoy Labor Day (as well as the 4th of July and Memorial Day) was simple - go to (great) grandpa Cornwalls house, swim, play with cousins and devour bbq hamburgers.  For the last few years, with the passing of (great) grandpa Cornwall and 1213, the opportunity has been available for new sites, new activities.  Kent and Sue set off on an adventure for this Labor Day, 2016.

Solstice Canyon is a ravine that feeds to the Pacific Ocean in Malibu.  It is accessed off  Pacific Coast  Hwy 1.  The trail follows a northerly path along the stream bed.  It has been a long hot California summer so it was a lovely surprise to trek in some shade and greenery.  The trail eventually turns and climbs nearly 1000' on the dry chaparral covered east wall of the canyon looping in a southerly direction.  The dusty ascent is well rewarded (see video below) and eventually drops back down to the starting point.

Hey... the blue Pacific waves are right there breaking against the highway.  Were Kent and Sue smart enough to bring their bathing suits and towels even tho' the focus was a hot and dusty mountain trek?  Yes they were!   A cool way to end a great hike.

Waterfall at certain times of the year

 

The tradition of a Labor Day bbq feast still needed to be part of the day. . . with the slight change of super yummy turkey-burgers..