Hike The Grotto Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, CA

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Apr 9, 2015 — A pleasant trail descends from the Circle X Ranch down through meadows and SoCal forest into The Grotto. This feature is a series of talus caves within a creekbed. It's a nice little spot to explore, and a relatively quick outing.

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Looking back toward the trailhead.

The Grotto from above.

The Grotto

The Grotto from below.

Following the "trail" after seeing The Grotto

Pool of water after The Grotto (trail disappears)

The stream after The Grotto (trail disappears)

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