Malibu Creek State Park
Calabasas, California
Address: | 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302 |
GPS: |
34°5'52.6"N 118°43'53.1"W Maps | Directions |
State: | California |
Trails Rocks State Park
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, and Rock Climb
Malibu Creek State Park has something for everyone! Just 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles, the park features hiking, fishing, bird watching and horseback riding opportunities. There are 15 miles of streamside trail through oak and sycamore woodlands on chaparral-covered slopes. Twenty-five mile Malibu Creek in the park is the principal watercourse of the Santa Monica Mountains, from Boney Mountain to Malibu Lagoon. The park was the center of Chumash Native American life for centuries and was once used to film numerous movies and TV shows, such as Planet of the Apes and M*A*S*H.
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read MoreDirections
From Calabasas, California
- Head north on Cll JoaquinRestricted usage road(453 ft)
- Continue onto Cll CedroRestricted usage road(0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Paseo PrimarioRestricted usage road(154 ft)
- Turn left onto Cam PortalPartial restricted usage road(259 ft)
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Parkway Calabasas (1.5 mi)
- Take the ramp onto US-101 N (2.7 mi)
- Take exit 32 for Las Virgenes Rd toward Malibu Canyon (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Las Virgenes Rd (3.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Crags Rd/Waycross Dr (0.6 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Crags Rd/Waycross Dr (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Century Mtwy/Crags RdContinue to follow Crags RdDestination will be on the left(0.7 mi)
The park is located four miles south of Highway 101 on Las Virgenes/Malibu Canyon Road.
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