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"Part shaded canyon trail, part sunny hillside ascent, Solstice Canyon truly has it all. I recommend starting with the relatively flat route into the canyon to get warmed up before the eventual ascent up the Rising Sun Trail, but given this 3 mile hike forms a loop you could go about it either way during the hour and a half it takes to complete.
If you park in the free lot next to the Solstice Canyon Education Center, you'll be heading out in the right direction.
While in the shaded canyon, listen to the calming sounds of babbling brooks until you eventually encounter the waterfall where these streams originate.
The coolest part of this trail is yet to come, as you'll eventually stumble upon the stone and brick ruins of The Roberts Ranch house designed by architect Paul Revere Williams in 1952.
A good portion of this structure and the surrounding landscaping is left standing, including a massive metal oven. It honestly feels a bit eerie walking around knowing someone used to live out here, but nonetheless this is a one-of-a-kind feature I have yet to encounter on any other hike I've completed! "
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