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Malibu Creek State Park Trailhead SMHC
4.8 ★★★★★ 142 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 Trailhead SMHC'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.
Kid-friendly hiking area offering wildlife sightings and a trail to the historic M*A*S*H site.
What runners say about Malibu Creek State Park Trailhead SMHC
“The hike includes the Rock Pools swimming hole and scenic views of Century Lake, named after 20th Century Fox Studios, which used the park as a shooting ranch for many years.”
“It's a beautiful, lush area, easy hike and it looks like people are going in the water.”
I’ve been hiking this trail since I was kid. It’s a beautiful hike and today was perfect, nice sunny day. everything was green from the rains we had lately. All the rivers are full of running water. It’s a easy/moderate hike. Good for families.
Great hike to MASH filming location. Parking lot opens at 8am. Pay by phone app. We parked at the Grasslands hike trailhead just around the corner on Mulholland for free. About a 45min hike one way to the location.
Many trail options that are beautiful and tranquil. Today I visited the Rock pool trail. It was just beautiful. Butterflies were floating about, bunnies hopping, birds and a few other live creatures zipping around.
DISTANCE: 6.5 (ish) miles - Out and Back GAIN: 300 ft’ RATED: Beginner/Intermediate HIKE DURATION: About 4 hours (including a 20-minute snack break) DESCRIPTION: This 6ish-mile, easy-effort hike at Malibu Creek State Park will take you to several iconic locations from the park's history in film and television.
Trail conditions & character
“The hike includes the Rock Pools swimming hole and scenic views of Century Lake, named after 20th Century Fox Studios, which used the park as a shooting ranch for many years.”
“BRING: 12 Dollars for parking, good shoes, dress in layers Poles might be useful, for creek crossing.”
Plan your run at Malibu Creek State Park Trailhead SMHC
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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteparks.ca.gov
- Phone(805) 488-1827
- 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 |
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