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Scenic Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Malibu, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Scenic Trail'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.
What runners say about Scenic Trail
“Gorgeous easy to moderate hike along the ridgeline nearest the ocean.”
This is a very beautiful place to go take a hike something that you can come and just get away clear your mind and just be a peace you know the hike isn't crazy hard depending on which one you choose I love the views at the end of the trail they are definitely worth it can you get a good exercise too
Right next to the beach is this amazing sand slope area, where people often come to climb, walk, run and have picnics on top of this amazing view. I attempted to run up this sand slope and I can safely say its a difficult incline.
This trail was amazing it’s easy if you want it’s to be easy (lameeee) and hard if you want the best time of your life. If your able to catch the sunset that will make your month maybe not your year but def at least your week
Gorgeous easy to moderate hike along the ridgeline nearest the ocean. Accessible from the back of the campground and will only take 1-2 hours out of your day. Highly recommend.
Trail conditions & character
“Right next to the beach is this amazing sand slope area, where people often come to climb, walk, run and have picnics on top of this amazing view.”
“Right next to the beach is this amazing sand slope area, where people often come to climb, walk, run and have picnics on top of this amazing view.”
Plan your run at Scenic Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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