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Stunt Ranch
4.6 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Running trail in Calabasas, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Stunt Ranch'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.
Educational programs are offered to students at this reserve with a creek & varied plant life.
What runners say about Stunt Ranch
“For great views and rock scrambling, cross the road to the Calabasas Peak trail, behind the pipe gate.”
“The beginning of the trail runs along a stream which is so lovely to listen to and there is some shade at the bottom of the hike but as it progresses, there is less shade.”
“Really a nice place to visit for a hike, for sightseeing or just relaxing great for bike riding friendly place very safe, both kid and dog friendly heck fly a kite if you want to”
Great place to start a hike in the area, with lots of options and access to Red Rock, Cold Creek, Saddle Peak, Topanga Lookout, and the Backbone Trail. Photos are from some recent hikes on the Backbone Trail between Stunt, Piuma and Saddle Peak.
If you have binoculars and a thirst for bird watching, this is the place! There are a lot of signs indicating where specific birds tend to be nested. And it's true! It's like a zoo but without cages! It is a very chill hike, very dry even when it is 65F. Cloudy but still makes for plenty of sunshine.
Such a beautiful hike! The views are breathtaking. The hike itself is moderate with steady incline all the way to the peak. The beginning of the trail runs along a stream which is so lovely to listen to and there is some shade at the bottom of the hike but as it progresses, there is less shade.
There are two trails (one to the left of the [street]parking towrd ocean and one the right side). We chose the left one. we were exposed to sun for the most of the time. If you are going for a hike in a hot summer day be sure you have enough water with you. There is a rock looks like an animal. I love it.
Trail conditions & character
“For great views and rock scrambling, cross the road to the Calabasas Peak trail, behind the pipe gate.”
“The beginning of the trail runs along a stream which is so lovely to listen to and there is some shade at the bottom of the hike but as it progresses, there is less shade.”
“Nice spring-fed creek in the bowl, good port-a-potty at the trailhead, and most trails are not too busy.”
“Really a nice place to visit for a hike, for sightseeing or just relaxing great for bike riding friendly place very safe, both kid and dog friendly heck fly a kite if you want to”
Plan your run at Stunt Ranch
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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