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Image of Leo Carrillo State Park. Distant colorful clouds are back-lit by a sunset. It is framed by a rocky outcropping on the left and mountain slopes on the right. In the foreground: the Pacific Ocean waves with white, yellow, orange, and pink highlights gently slide up a smooth sandy beach.
Trailmasters
Leo Carrillo State Park is just one of the many sites you can enjoy in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Trailmasters offers a series Internet webisodes  showcasing the recreation opportunities available in  the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA), a division of the National Park Service.

The series is hosted by outdoor enthusiast Lori Fernand who introduces each hike leader, provides information on trailhead locations, camping facilities, public transportation available in the mountains, and interacts with members of the group, stopping at points of interest along each trail.
 
 
The city of Los Angeles can be seen from many scenic view points in the Santa Monica Mountains.  

Did You Know?
Comprising 153,075 acres, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is the world's largest urban national park. It has more area codes (5) and zip codes (26), including the notable 90210 zip code of Beverly Hills, than any other unit in the National Park System.

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Last Updated: April 12, 2009 at 12:38 EST