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Malibu Creek State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,616 Google reviews · Running trail in Calabasas, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Malibu Creek State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole.
What runners say about Malibu Creek State Park
“The campsites do not have a lot of privacy but they are clean and have paved parking and each site has it's own firepit!”
“Absolutely gorgeous park… if you’re camping in December don’t forget to pack for 30 degree nights … it can get brisk in the mountains!”
“The most peaceful place to hike and recharge yourself, surrounded by beautiful nature, the sound of the river, birds, and bunnies.”
Site #52. Small campground tucked into a spectacular setting. Lots of wildlife, had deer wander to the edge of our site. Miles of hiking trails in the park. We hiked to the M*A*S*H filming site and also explored the filming sites used for the 1968 classic Planet of the Apes.
Nice state park with hiking and swimming opportunities. I would highly recommend swimming at Rock Pool especially on a hot day. Unfortunately I wasn’t aware of that so I didn’t bring any swim clothes. Overall nice mountain views and great volunteers and info at the visitor center.
Abundant parking. Beautiful views and very easy and nice trails. Nice waterfall with varying amount depending on rainfall. Has a nice information center with local native history and taxonomy of local flora & fauna.
The most peaceful place to hike and recharge yourself, surrounded by beautiful nature, the sound of the river, birds, and bunnies. I love the energy and peace of this place.🤍 It also has rock climbing that people usually come and enjoy. Unfortunately, there’s less flowing water and greenery during the summer.
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely gorgeous park… if you’re camping in December don’t forget to pack for 30 degree nights … it can get brisk in the mountains!”
“There are clean public bathrooms and showers, and you can purchase firewood from the camp hosts.”
“The campsites do not have a lot of privacy but they are clean and have paved parking and each site has it's own firepit!”
“The most peaceful place to hike and recharge yourself, surrounded by beautiful nature, the sound of the river, birds, and bunnies.”
“Glad we stopped here - beautiful area and it was nice to climb down by the creek.”
“The campsites do not have a lot of privacy but they are clean and have paved parking and each site has it's own firepit!”
Plan your run at Malibu Creek State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteparks.ca.gov
- Phone(818) 880-0363
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
Running trails near Calabasas
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,267 reviews
500+ miles of flat & mountainous hiking trails through coastal chaparral, with views & picnic stops.
Malibu Creek State Park Trailhead SMHC
4.8 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area offering wildlife sightings and a trail to the historic M*A*S*H site.
