Coastal trek to the site of a shipwreck. It's not so much a hiking trail as it is walking over rocks on the beach trying not to twist your ankle. Hiking boots with ankle support are strongly recommended. Came here with a friend on a Saturday around 10:30am and it was very sunny - make sure to wear sunscreen and sunglasses! There's no shade. No bathrooms are available on the trail. Street parking is available and if you come in the late morning, it won't be too hard to find a spot. There were a ton of surfers that were heading back up the trail as we went down, so we must've came after the morning rush. It got a bit monotonous after a while going over the rocks, but the ocean breeze felt nice and the view was nice. My friend and I decided to climb up one of the cliff side trails and head back to our cars via the street, so you can get a variety of paths. You'll also get a look at quite a few pretty houses. Definitely take some time at the site of the shipwreck to sit and watch the little crabs and fish in the shore. read more

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I love this place, been here many times and usually will cross paths with few to no other people. Keep it clean!!! Loook for little lizards and crabs. There's two ways to get there, one much shorter and steeper than the others read more

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This is a nice trail but 90% of it is along a rocky coast so be sure to wear some comfortable hiking shoes. After a mile in, I still didn't see the shipwreck so be sure to plan for additional time to hike at least 2-3mi in. Beautiful scenery and great spots to sit back and meditate. Parking was easy during the week. read more

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Not a hiking trail. But a costal path full of rocks and no outlets. The entire path is about 2.3 mi one way. Terrain very uncomfortable. Not family nor pet friendly. Our dog had a bloody paw after awhile. Scenery about the same. Best to come early morning as afternoon the tides would be higher. Overall an uncomfortable and ankle breaking path. Will not recommend. read more

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It's a bit of a difficult hike, and hard to find where to head down. Make sure you wear the right shoes as the rocks along shore are hard to walk on. But the views are beautiful read more

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Shipwreck Hiking Trail is NOT A HIKING TRAIL, it's a misnomer. However, understanding there's a shipwreck out on the point and people want to figure out how to see it, I guess you need to call it something, right? This review is for the actual shipwreck and how you get there. Park in the neighborhood near the open space (on Paseo Del Mar near x Avenida Mirola) and journey toward the steep ravine where this is a goat's trail down to the beach. It's steep, but doable with adequate caution, I don't think overly dangerous. Once at the beach, head to the right or north. BEWARE, it's very rocky - solid shoes are a good idea. I stayed as close to the rock-vegetation line near the bottom of the cliffs - it just seemed the best route to me. The walk out to the point is about 1/2 mile (seemed longer over the rocky terrain - take your time and be careful! A fall on the rocks could lead to broken bones, teeth, gear, etc. Finally, the rusted parts of the ship come into view. A steam shovel is the odd find. Pretty cool checking out these old rusting parts. In 1965, there was an aerial photo taken and you could really see a ship, but today it's just busted up parts. Online, look up SS Dominator wreck (March 13, 1961 it happened.) Take pictures, rest and get ready for the return back - it's quicker as you've gained experience traversing the rocks (don't get overconfident!) Heading back up the cliff trail, it's didn't seem as treacherous. Alas, at reaching the top you've hiked about 1.5 miles (not including the walk to and from wherever you parked.) Overall, a fun adventure. 4 stars read more

I didn't even realize this "trail" existed until my friend sent me a link to the Shipwreck Hiking Trail on "All Trails." I put the word "trail" in quotes because it starts off as a trail (like maybe the first 1/2 mile) and then it's just literally loose rocks + boulders and tide pools for about 2 miles all the way to the "shipwreck." From where we parked, this adventure was about 5 miles roundtrip. We parked at the pinpoint as noted on All Trails (the ocean views from the top are G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S). The houses in this Palos Verdes neighborhood are amazing - especially the modern houses with all glass windows... so so in love with the designs and architecture of these houses. I really think my future husband lives here! LOL. I digress ;) Where was I? Ah- yes, if you park here (where we parked), just follow the dirt trail which basically disappears after the first 1/2 mile as it turns to all rocks. Make sure you hike when it's a low tide, otherwise. It's really rocky and slippery at times. I highly recommend wearing hiking boots as they will help keep your ankles from giving out. Trust me, I consider myself quite athletic and agile, but there were a few times I slipped and almost ate sh!t LOL. If you want to skip the 2 miles of hiking (one-way) on the loose rocks, I would do what the other Yelpers suggest: park at Cloyden and Paseo Del Mar. You'll see a dirt path in between two homes. I posted a few photos. Take the path down to the storm drain. From there, you'll just walk down the side of the storm drain (careful, it's rocky AF and there's lots of broken glass). Once you make it all the way to the bottom, go left towards the "shipwreck." It's only about 3/4 mile to the "shipwreck." We actually took the storm drain back up rather than going back the way we came. Honestly, the rocks were getting boring AF. LOL. I am giving this trail 4 stars because of the "shipwreck," but I probably wouldn't do it again and it should 3-stars. It's really not a "trail," per se. So, the 3.5 star Yelp rating is pretty accurate! Once you get to the "shipwreck," be careful. The metal is rusty and sharp and you could cut yourself on some of the pieces. One of the most unique pieces is the old bulldozer. Yes, I got one of my signature kicking photos taken here =) I had trouble kicking high because of the unstable platform. Just some history for all you inquiring minds... I read online that in the 1960s, the SS Dominator got trapped in shallow water off of Rocky Point and has been sitting off the California coast ever since. Apparently, the Greek freighter was transporting wheat and was set to refuel in Long Beach, just around the point, but ran aground. Today, it's been reduced to a huge pile of rusty metal, most of which is underwater. Overall, this is worth doing once - Honestly, just to say you did it and to remove it/check it off your bookmark list. Would love to hear about your experience! read more

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I finally went here, yesterday on second attempt. I dont know how I did it, but I did jt.. and knowing me I have no balance and have jelly legs... as you make it to the bottom; it is a walk, adventure. this was not a hike. it was more of a adventure.. will I do this again?? no way!! it was cool seeing some the ship wreck peices.. if youre not used to walking in Rocky surfaces then I wouldn't recommend this... read more

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This is a nice hike and the views are great, but be careful. There are a lot of places where you could possibly slip & fall plus the trail head is tough to get to. We parked on a street in the neighborhood that was just above the "downhill" trailhead. there are some spots that require you to get on your hands/knees to ensure you don't fall over. If your are able to and down for a little adventure, I would definitely check this place out. Once you get past the tough terrain, the views are awesome. Also, make sure that you go here when there is a low tide... read more

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Nice hiking trail but beware dogs!! It is not dog friendly unless you are a true adventure, mountain-goat pupster. Mom decided to go without me and enjoyed the steep, rock trail down to the beach. Park on paseo del mar and cloyden and take the drain-pipe-trail down. There is unfortunately some broken glass and other dirt along the rocky path.. be careful and wear propper shoes. All together not good for pups but i still enjoyed the photos mom showed me. read more

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Loved the hike. Be ready to walk on rocks so wear comfy hiking shoes. Head down the pipe and go left for about 30 mins and you hit the shipwreck. read more

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Today (date of this review) I feel like such an....well you know! I discovered the easier way to get down to this trail! But, it's still awkward going down & imagine a challenge (for me & anyone out of shape, and old-that'd be me again). Although I was by myself and did not venture (because I'd end up being a statistic you'll end up reading about or seeing in the news!!) but simply passed by and documented by taking a photo. Yup. Anyhow, I just didn't feel like going down there & be surrounded by stinkfest and flies! (It wouldn't be the full experience w/out that though). Anyhow, I had to acknowledge that! read more

Shipwreck Hiking Trail - Duh! How could I not see this!!! In response to easier way to get to this trail... - Parks Near Me - Palos Verdes Estates, California

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The idea of a hiking trail of a local shipwreck would be amazing! Unfortunately this trail fails to impress or live up to the name. Mostly because this is not an official hiking trail. My friends and I navigated through a neighborhood to find the trail "entrance". Once we found it, we scaled the coarse boulders and rocks, following a pipe, to reach the shore where the trail would be. The view of the ocean is nice but we were also hit with a stench from dead and rotten things/corpses of animals. The path is full of dead birds and fish. The rocks are jagged and finding a path may take awhile depending on the hikers bravery and experience. Overall it is a nice adventure to check out but not worth the actual hike. Once in a lifetime because I would not do it again. read more

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Definitely worth doing once since it is so different and presents good photo opportunities and views. Trail- once again Paolo H. gave great info. in his review...1801 Paseo Del Mar; there is a drainage pipe that you follow down and it is steep and rocky...go slowly; once on the shore go left for just under a mile...it seems longer since it is so rocky and you need to watch your EVERY step; as you get closer you start to see more and more of the wreckage There are excessive amounts of bugs crawling and flying around and the rocky path can be painful on the feet/ankles read more

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Adventurous hike not made for beginners or the faint of heart! Actually, the entire hike consists of walking on unstable rocks that are shaped by the tides. In total the entire hike is about 2-3 miles north of the drainpipe on Cloyden street. As descend from the drainpipe angle left, otherwise you will be met by a dead-end cliff. Walk on rocks about a couple miles and encounter the wreckage of the SS Dominator, seaweed kelp, bugs, birds and lot's of trash debris. Strange not many other hikers! As reach the end, can either backtrack to the start, or scale a very steep cliff that reaches the street. Enjoy the Journey! read more

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What a view! The decline to get to the rocks is no joke. Don't allow yourself to chicken out, there's more to see! Follow the left side of the pipe down to the sea, and you're set. The balancing act along the coast can be quite a workout. It looks easy, but the algae on the loose rocks will make sure you don't get too far ahead of yourself. To actually see large parts of the wreckage up close, head to the left, for probably an hour. Shoes with a good tread are highly recommended. read more

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This hike is NOT for the faint of heart. The cliff is beyond steep, and if you loose your footing Issa wrap! So be careful and don't go alone! No part of this hike is chill, it's a 2.2mike round trip hike. You scale down the cliff, then you walk across stones/pebbles and some sand the entire time. Hope your ankles are in tack. Take your time, you can easily sprain your ankle. Once you come to the wreckage though it's pretty cool! It's also a beautiful view (whenever u get brave enough to look up lol! I kept my head down watching my step. read more

Finally did this one. I used to fish here by boat off the coast with family but I've never actually seen the SS Dominator. If you haven't seen it, then let me tell you, it's worth seeing...so much so that salvagers still come here after 50 plus years just to salvage remains from the wreckage & who knows maybe other things that wash up here too... People have written some distasteful reviews which I can understand because this place is dangerous & the trail is along rocks. The trail down is also not maintained, it's lose dirt & pretty frightening unless you come down the storm drain which I was familiar with from hiking down with my brothers in the past to surf & even that is crazy steep and rocky. Lots of glass and trash here, pick up your trash people damn...smh...I don't understand people who can't throw their trash away & there are trash cans down here, more than enough trash cans all along the beach...sad. There is more than one trail down but if you want to do a loop and make it an actual hike like my partner & I then you will have to park by & come down the storm drain, then hike back up one of the trails on the other side, after walking along the rocks on the beach, around the bend... The SS Dominator crashed along shore around the 1960's supposedly & the wreckage has been there since. In the past I'd hear of this spot being a locals only surf spot but there were kayaks all over the place & families with their dogs coming down the steep trails...guess social media is to blame? Either way we had fun... Good luck! read more

I can cross off seeing a shipwreck off my bucket list! We took the shortcut entrance following the drain pipe off of Cloyden Road and Paseo Del Mar. From here to the shipwreck, it's about .5 miles. It took us about 30-40 minutes to get to the wreck walking on semi-loose rocks. Plus, we stopped a couple times to take in the scenery and take photos. Came across some funny rest areas... I dunno how some people managed to get a sofa down there! We saw one dead seal on the way and several dead birds. Lots of kelp which attract flies. So if you're squeamish, this probably isn't for you. There wasn't much of the wreckage left to see, scattered remains here and there. This experience was definitely for the sights, not the hike itself. Hiking on semi-loose rocks and kelp isn't really my idea of a great hike... I recommend sturdy hiking boots w/ankle support and a walking stick. The walking stick really helped me keep my balance. I agree with some past reviewers... you're here for the "adventure" feel of seeing a shipwreck... not for the hike or the journey to the destination. I think I enjoyed walking and climbing my way back up the drain pipe entrance than the sights along the way and wreckage. Climbing back up was a great workout! Coordinates of the wreckage: 33.776932,-118.425329 read more

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Since this trail is near the beach, I expected it to be easy. It was not. There's not really a trail or any signs letting you know you're headed in the right direction and it's all rocks. Before you go: - Plan to go earlier during the day, we went in the afternoon and it was almost dark when we were heading back. This is not a trail you want to have to do in the dark. - It's dog friendly, but I'd leave the dog at home because my dog had a hard time walking on the rocks. - Check the tide before you go, I believe some parts of the trail will be covered during high tide. - Watch out for rusted pieces of the ship! - Do not wear sandals on this trail read more

This is not a trail, but is good for walk, it was easy get down and walks for this rocks with out any trouble it take me 15 minutes , I park in the street close to the entrance next to the pipe . If you don't have experience with hikes is going to take you time . read more

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The actual shipwreck is below private property. Just park a little north at the shoreline nature preserve, it's not worth trespassing and risking getting arrested or worse. There is a small but steep trail down, it looks bad but it is much easier getting back up. Just have good boots, it's very rockie down by the wa read more

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First off we love to hike and are in good shape. This was ridiculous. Literally, we were like mountain goats climbing up and down the cliff hanging on for dear life. So when you get to the bottom, it is nothing but rocky terrain. It is definitely not for anyone with poor balance or any ankle/foot instability. You must walk about a mile to the ship wreck. This will feel much farther than a mile because you are stepping from rock to rock the entire journey. This is not for kids! How to get to the entrance from parking: park at Cloyden Rd & Paseo Del Mar. You will see a dirt walking path between two homes. This is the path you take to the beach. There is a huge drainage pipe to the bottom. When u get to the bottom, the shipwreck is to the left about a mile. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring water. Remember that going down is the easiest part of the journey! We did find some really nice sea glass! read more

The most important thing you'll want to know is how to get there. There are two shoreline access points. The entrance to the Drain Pipe Trail is located to the right of the home located at 1801 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates. Carefully walk down the large drain pipe, or the cement-covered cliff, and take a left when you reach the rocky shore. You will walk about a mile until you reach wreckage. The other entrance is an unmarked path located near the intersection of Paseo Del Mar and Avenida Mirola. That path takes you down a narrow twisting trail along a steep cliff. When you get to the rocky shore head north and the wreckage will just beyond Palos Verdes Point. Keep in mind that the shipwreck occurred in 1961 so there is little left to view. You'll mainly get to see some large rusty pieces of the ship scattered over the rocky shore. read more

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Totally worth it! Very easy to get down to and up from if you take the drain pipe route. It's located at the end of Cloyden where PV High is. There's no need to be Super Mario and have to jump from cliff to cliff or sketchy rocks that may crumble beneath you. It's all cemented. The walk to the shipwreck is about a mile from the drain pipe. It is a bitch to walk to as other people have said. It's all rocks and you can easily twist and ankle or fall if you are not careful. It took my friend and I about an hour to get to the main wreckage. Along the way, you'll encounter makeshift hangouts, tons of shells, tide pools, cool rocks, lobster shells, dead birds, a dead seal or two and trash that dumbasses have left behind. There's a lot more wreckage than I had thought there was. From the pictures I saw on Flickr, it looked like there are only a couple of big relics left. There's actually chunks, sheets of metal, machinery and other rusted parts strewn about the area. It almost looks like the ship (The Dominator) exploded. The main area with the tractor and parts of the hull are pretty cool. They are big and it's fun climbing on them and exploring. Just watch out and don't get cut by the rusty bits. Some of the areas have chips of the rusted away metal sitting around. So, if you want, I guess you can take a piece as a momento. I didn't take any. Completely worth the workout and hurty ankles to see. read more

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I can't believe the things other people are complaining about. Dead sea grass washed on the shore? Well it's a beach, that happens sometimes. Trash on the beach? How about picking it up? How strenuous it is to walk? Hate to say it, but you need to exercise more sweetie. Rocks that shift when you step on them? Stick to paved surfaces and quit trying to be an outdoorsman please. Can only see one piece of the wreck? Must've came at super mega high tide because there was tons of wreckage. You should probably wear hiking shoes or sneakers. I wore some "athletic" sandals and ended up removing some skin from my big toe on a sharp rock. The SS Dominator ran aground here in '61 and you can still see what's left of it. There is a good bit of trash, but about 85% of it is all around this homeless camp on the cliff. I'm about as staunch of a pro-homeless advocate as you can get, but it's obvious it's not the neighborhood kids (Palos Verdes is so posh I have a hard time believing even the underage kids are drinking Coors Light lol) throwing all the trash on the beach, it's the homeless living here. If I were the police, I'd go down there with a roll of trash bags and tell them to pick it all up or they're going to lockup and their camp is going in a dumpster. Also, there isn't a tank down there, or a bulldozer, notice the pulley and counterweights--it's an old crane. No I have no fucking clue how it got there. Used during salvage and got stuck? Was onboard ship for unloading cargo? No clue. read more

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Sturdy shoes and comfortable sneakers! That's where its at when it comes to Shipwreck Hiking Trail. The trail starts at the corner of Paseo Del Mar & Cloyden not Paseo Del Mar & Flat Rock Point as listed on Yelp. If you see a house that looks like, well... the White House, then you are in the right place. The hike takes about 45 minutes to get to the shipwreck and consist of a great view of the ocean and rocks... and more rocks... and more rocks. The wreckage is pretty awesome though, just be careful not to cut yourself on the rusty metal if you decide to be brave and take pictures of yourself doing yoga poses... d=) I probably will not venture back to do the hike again, but it is definitely worth a visit if you have never been. You can get away without bringing food or water, but you can also pack something light and have a picnic by the water. I say bring a good book and enjoy the sound of the waves crashing while you get lost in the story. I'm a fan! read more

Shipwreck Hiking Trail - I hope my PiYo instructor is proud of my high lunge technique! - Parks Near Me - Palos Verdes Estates, California

Rocks....rocks everywhere. HELPFUL TIPS: * I wouldn't recommend bringing a dog here, unless you have shoes for him or her. * Wear sturdy sneakers that don't slip easily & with comfortable ankle support * It took us 2 hours roundtrip This trail is for people who like climbing rocks rather than walking or running long distances. So we went down the drain pipe way. I think it was on PV Drive and Cloyden. Going down the drain pipe way was fairly easy. There were a ton of stable rocks that weren't slippery or sandy. Once you go down the pipe drain entranceway and end up at the bottom, however, you're going to have to walk a bit on some crazy rocks to get to the shipwreck. The distance isn't long at all for a hike, but the biggest problem is the fact that there is no flat passageway to get to the shipwreck. You have to walk on rocks (sharp, flat, crooked, etc. etc.) and it smells!! :( There is algae everywhere with (what seems like) millions of flies all over the algae. We also saw pelican skeletons. Yikes. On the way back, we went up the dirt road instead of the drain pipe way. This is easy for humans, but not for dogs. You need to use all four arms and legs in order to climb up to the top. Pretty fun going up actually. The shipwreck itself is pretty cool. I've never seen anything like it, so it was cool that this was so close to Torrance. There was also a rusty bulldozer there. I have no idea why this was there though. So we brought a dog to the hike, and we did not prepare enough for this. At first it seemed OK, but then we started to notice his paws started to become pink/red and sensitive. 30 minutes later, his paws started bleeding and he left blood on all the rocks he stepped on. We ended up having to carry him when we headed back to the car because he could barely walk. :( By the way, he's fine now. He's sleeping like a baby next to me. :) Overall, this is a great short and easy hike for humans to go on, but not for dogs. read more

Shipwreck Hiking Trail - Panoramic picture on the way to the shipwreck - Parks Near Me - Palos Verdes Estates, California

I had hiked down to this shipwreck years ago as a child but didn't remember where it was until recently. I was so excited to revisit this childhood memory. I wish I had done a little more research before doing the hike because as it turned out, we took the extra long route! The trail is flat, but the whole time the footing is very uneven. You are walking on loose rocks all the way there, so I do recommend the shorter hike to preserve your ankles! Park at the intersection of Cloyden road and Paseo del mar. There is an empty lot there, head down that way! Some people might not be that excited to see some old rusty shipwreck but its a photographer's paradise....at least for this snap happy girl! I took so many photos, I can't wait to go back with my good camera! If you are a fan of rust, you will love this place. If not, this may not be for you. read more

Shipwreck Hiking Trail - Awesome, rusty shipwreck! - Parks Near Me - Palos Verdes Estates, California

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I was so unprepared for this hike. Did not yelp, nor research the place beforehand. Oops. Wore thin sole shoes and my toes suffered great consequences. Overall a great workout with very beautiful scenery. -1 star because of parking and disgusting flies. read more

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Distance: Around 4 miles round trip depending on route. Elevation Change: Around 200' depending on route. Difficulty: 6/10 "Holy S*** Guys" is what went through our minds as my friend and I went down from flat rock point and landed on the rocky beach. We would have gone down "the pipe" but arrived to the trail head (N33°46.902 W118°25.277) at around 10 am and there were no parking signage on both sides Paseo Del Mar (see pictures) that were quite "public parking unfriendly" one stated no parking 8-11 the other 11-2. We found a public lot (N33°47.317' W118°24.644') 2/3 miles north by flat rock. Our goal was to reach the shipwreck of the SS Dominator, (N33°46.442' W118°25.705') there is a steep trail (N33°47.273' W118°24.826') on the southern point of flat rock 1300'' from the parking lot that puts you on the beach. I wouldn't recommend this trail as it is very steep, loose and requires extensive walking along the ocean (1.4 miles) which is very beautiful, but extremely rocky. The trail to the beach starts at an elevation of 230' and drops you down to 5' in a distance of 550' giving you an average 4'' loss/ 1' travel. On our way back, we decided to take "the pipe" which was a much safer route back. Walking along Paseo Del Mar was much easier than on the loose rocks of the beach. If I were to do this trail again, I would walk south along Paseo Del Mar (2/3 mile) and take the pipe down. The pipe trail (N33°46.902 W118°25.277) starts at an elevation of 225' drops you to 10' over 600' giving an average 3.5'' loss/ 1' travel. The major advantage of this route is that the path down is all concrete so traction is not an issue. Distance from the where the pipe drops you onto the beach to the shipwreck is 3/4th mile. Much more manageable than other options. There is a final option, to reach the Dominator. I DO NOT recommend this option but I am including it because it is a viable option. At (N33°46.699 W118°25.429) there is a trail head that literally goes straight down the side of the cliff. Trail head sits at 160' and drops to 5 ft in a mere 300' giving an average 5.1'' loss/ 1' travel. the trail is very narrow with extremely loose rock and gravel. This third option drops you 2000' from the Dominator. Along the way, there were several dead pelicans and clutters of kelp that were fly infested. The flys however don't really bother you as they stay pretty low to the ground. Once at the shipwreck, the views are pretty stunning. We went at low tide which were +3 and were able to see most of the hull. The main debris field was about 800' long with 1500' between the first large piece (northern most part) to the main wreckage (southern most part). Over all, I think this is a good hike to go on, but only once hence reason I gave it a 3/5. Views were extremely picturesque but the terrain was a bit draining. I am a very avid hiker / mountain biker and the trail wore me out. If a better route were constructed it would be more worthwhile. Arriving at the SS Dominator is definitely the climax of the hike and a great accomplishment, but unfortunately, it is overshadowed by the trek back to the car. Pea-Ta read more

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First of all, the address provided here in Yelp is wrong. I mean if you do get to this address, it'll lead you to different trails near a golf course. We took this trail for about a mile and realized that the shipwreck cannot be here, so we went back to the car and read more reviews to get to the right place. If it's your first time here, please do some research to save time haha. According to other Yelpers, the right address is in the intersection of Paseo Del Mar and Cloyden Avenue. When you parked in the neighborhoods in Paseo Del Mar, look for a big gap front yard with lots of trees in the front. This place has the drain pipe where it will lead you to the coastline of the shore. Just follow this pipe down and make a left to see the ship wreckage. Going down the pipe wasn't that difficult but it is easier going back up. It's dangerous because there were many cracked alcohol bottles everywhere, so wear proper shoes! This place is not really a hike if you do follow the drain pipe: Maybe there are other ways but I don't see a trail that will lead you to the ship wreckage. This is more of a rock climbing along with 3 miles of walking on the beach coast full of rocks towards the shipwreck. There were tidepools, but the beach smells--full of algae and flies. It was so gross. As you get closer to the shipwreck, you'll see the many parts of the ship that are separated from the main body of the ship. Full of rust and such. It was a different hike for us, and it was awesome seeing the rusty shipwreck! So much history reading others' reviews. It's good to check this once for a first time but I wouldn't go back here again. read more

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Rocks. Rocks. Rocks EVERYWHERE. Like most yelpers have said, you would not really consider this a hike considering the amount of rocks you have to walk on. It does give your legs a work out! I'd suggest wearing good shoes that have tread so you don't slip and fall. To find this trail, just go to the address. It's actually between two houses. Then you have to descend along the left side of a large pipe. It is pretty steep but you won't slip that easily because there are no loose gravel or rocks. Once you finally reach the shore, make a left and keep on walking for about .75-1 mi and you will find the rusty wrecks! I went on a week day during lunch, and there was pretty much no one. So it was pretty serene yet scary. Just be careful when walking on the rocks! read more

Shipwreck Hiking Trail - Parks Near Me - Palos Verdes Estates, California

This is a tough hike (don't bring your children). It's rocky the entire way, slippery and unstable so you better have supportive shoes on! Pros: the views obviously Cons: gnats/flies galore, a lot of dead marine animals washing ashore, mounds of kelp that you need to navigate through/around, quite a bit of trash Make sure you check tides before heading out, you do not want to be down there during high tide. The initial trailhead is pretty easy to find (corner of Cloyden and Paseo Del Mar) between two houses, you'll see a white pipe leading you down. We really only got good looks at two smaller pieces of wreckage, so for us the ship wasn't the highlight, it was the views along the way. read more

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This hike is definitely a more advanced level due to the steep hill and rocky beach you have to tackle before you get rewarded by the phenomenon of the shipwreck. It was a little spooky, so perfect for Halloween weekend. We encountered several dead birds and a dead seal along the way, so watch out! You'll also have to keep your eyes glued to the ground to prevent tripping since you'll be stepping on rocks, there is no sand or anything. The hike is definitely a good workout, but don't bring kids or dogs, it is too hard.. read more

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Wow! This is by far the most challenging hike I have done in a looong time! As previous reviewers state, follow Cloyden til it reaches Paseo Del Mar. We made a left and parked immediately to the right and very easily found the drain pipe. The hubby and I took the kiddos (ages 5 and 10- they are very used to hiking, but the combination of the very steep decline/crazy amounts of rocks made me one paranoid mama- I do not recommend this hike for young children at all!) It cannot be overstated that the rocks are NO JOKE!!! I would have to question anyone's sanity that even attempted to do this hike without proper shoewear... IT IS ROCKY AND BUMPY THE ENTIRE WAY!! YOU WILL TRIP MULTIPLE TIMES!! But when you finally arrive (hopefully without injuries!, you feel amazing and accomplished! Whew! Take some pics and enjoy the view, and try not to think about the impending hike back!! read more

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This hike was conveniently located, slightly challenging (walking on rocks is not as pleasant as you might think), a few interesting things to see. Great place to take photos. More info and pictures at: http://laperspective.weebly.com/take-a-hike/palos-verdes-shipwreck read more

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Loved the hike! Went out when there were no clouds out and god a really nice tan! Lol. I would definitely go back out again! read more

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This hike is really not too difficult. The shipwreck is pretty abundant considering it's been there a while. Wear sturdy shoes because you will be on rocks the entire time. The views are stunning! The hike is on the beach the entire time! The map is off a bit. The trailhead begins by Palos Verdes High (at the end of the block) and you take a cement hill down. At the bottom of the hill go left and about a mile in the shipwreck lies. There were four dead birds on the trail (fresh) which were unpleasant. Other than that, we saw many crabs and even a octopus while sitting by the ocean taking in views. People also surf out here? Scary because of all the rocks, but looks fun if your skilled, which I'm not. Overall it's a fun, moderate hike. read more

This place gets too much fleck for being "difficult" to hike. An adventure needs some danger! If you're not afraid of wobbling through some rocks you'll find here a beautiful landscape of slow churning waters dancing alongside steep cliffs, with each crashing wave creating whimsical sounds of pebbles rolling against the shore. You'll savor this calming solitude early morning when the hike is devoid of fishermen and other hikers. And the situation suits you best to avoid the aroma of things rotting on the beach and hobo piss. There's plenty of free parking and two ways to get here. From the trail head it'll be about a 4 mile hike altogether, but the infamous drain pipe down will cut the trip short to a little under 2 miles. I chose the longer way from the parking lot near the school. The drain pipe hike doesn't allow you to see all the awesome cliffs and hobo estates during the hike. Once you've reached the shipwreck take special care move slowly around the rusty wreckage. The areas that are best to stand close is slippery and an accident can send you landing on tetanus ridden metal scraps. Take a moment to visit this miniature historical landmark. The SS Dominator has been resting here for over 50 years! read more