Forrestal Nature Reserve

Category: Nature preserve in Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Address: 32201 Forrestal Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, USA

Phone: +13105445353

Opening hours

Sunday: 5:40AM–7:50PM

Monday: 5:40AM–7:50PM

Tuesday: 5:40AM–7:50PM

Wednesday: 5:40AM–7:50PM

Thursday: 5:40AM–7:50PM

Friday: 5:40AM–7:50PM

Saturday: 5:40AM–7:50PM

Reviews

Jim Kara

Jul 5, 2021

One my favorite natural areas to hike! This is a really cool place with several ocean view loop trails! Parking with access is from the Ladera Linda Park. From there, cross Forrestal Drive to the trailhead. There’s gate access past the trailhead on Forrestal for sports field players and attendees. At the end of Forrestal is a dirt trail that loops up and connects with the trail above and alongside Forrestal Drive, back before the gate. I always like to end the hike here with the sunset!

Cameron Bergenholtz

Apr 30, 2019

Gorgeous spring trails. Lots of wildlife so be prepared for overgrown plants and lots of lizards. 10/10 best views in all of RPV

Gigi T

Mar 28, 2019

Great beginner trail, seeing as how it’s the beginning of spring there are plenty of wildflowers everywhere. It’s very beautiful and provides sweeping views of the ocean. I went early in the morning so the ocean breeze really helped keep me cool even with the sun shining. There are designated trails for hiking, cycling, and horse riding which is very helpful. My only complaint is the dog poop, please pick up after your pets, people! Take nothing and leave everything as you found out.

July G (Cesar)

Jan 12, 2019

Great hike, took the patch starting from the right side of the gates. Peaceful area with great photo worthy moments. Able to see Catalina island.

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Questions & Answers

Are there bears or coyotes in the Forrestal Nature trails?

megabito44 | Sep 1, 2020
Ed Bautista | Sep 1, 2020

No, but some rattlesnakes.

Can we do this hike at night? Around 8pm.

eric lara | Sep 2, 2019
D Cast | Sep 2, 2019

I believe, park is sunrise to sundown. Technically, you can find street parking (the official lot they want you to use will be closed) and go for it, but it would be REALLY dark and challenging. I finished one hike around 9PM and the last mile down hill, next to the cliff on the rolling sand/rocks surface wasnt pretty. There are ups and downs along the canyon (and it's not a flat walk but a moderatly strenuous hike) so I really wouldn't recommend it - the going will be hard in complete darkness to the accompaniment of coyote howls. Best of luck!

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can you take your dog on a leash?

Lorrie 865 | Sep 2, 2019
Mirza Todorovich | Sep 2, 2019

Yes. As long as you keep it on the leash you are fine. Watch for ratlers as they can be find on the trail

Is this stroller and toddler friendly?

Jeffrey Lowder | Sep 2, 2018
mill man | Sep 2, 2018

There is a road and sidewalks, but the trail proper is all dirt and rock. It would not be smooth ride on the stroller...

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Are there any wild life there?

ReaL DeaL | Sep 2, 2017
ReaL DeaL | Sep 2, 2017

Wait did someone say peacocks? Anyone got pictures? I would love to see 😎

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