Leave a Comment / Day Hike, Southern California / By Hank Leukart / February 8, 2017 December 26, 2022 Hikers on Sandstone Peak at sunset Sandstone Peak Hike Details Day Hike Santa Monica Mountains, Southern California 6.2 miles 1,493 ft gain — 1,486 ft loss Physical Challenge 2 of 10 Psychological Challenge 1 of 10 Beauty 5 of 10 Uniqueness 2 of 10