Hidden Swing Trail (hiking review)

★★★★☆ An unsigned hike along the coastal side of the hills on the west side of the Palos Verdes peninsula. A lot of it is just on the edge between trees and chaparral. In the morning there’s shade along most of the upper part of the trail. There isn’t much shade along the lower part, and probably not along the upper part in the afternoon. Nice views of the ocean and Bluff Cove. In a few spots, it cuts across narrow gullies that look like there might be narrow streams/waterfalls during the rainy season. And yes, there is a swing someone made from an old skateboard. There are stretches that have eroded, so step carefully, and there are steep sections (mostly close to the upper end) and tree roots. It’s very much not suitable for wheelchairs or anyone with limited mobility. Though I did see some kids on mountain bikes. The upper end of the trail is in a very expensive-looking residential neighborhood, but there’s street parking. The lower end is at Palos Verdes Drive West, a bit south of…