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Tuna Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 552 Google reviews · Running trail in Malibu, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Tuna Canyon Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Hiking trails lead to panoramic ocean & bay views in this 1,255-acre parkland area in the mountains.
What runners say about Tuna Canyon Park
“The road is a bit narrow but it has great views throughout the journey.”
“Dog friendly and baggies are provided at the beginning of the trail for dog needs.”
It’s a beautiful drive. The views are so pretty. My ears popped like every 2 seconds but worth it. There’s no actual trail, at least we did not find one. We did stop on the side where there was some sort of entry way and we got off to walk a bit. The view was very pretty. Maybe saw like 3/ 4 cars. Not busy at all.
Super awesome hike. We went on a Sunday and it wasn’t crowd at all. It has the most amazing sightseeing with the coast, city, and the mountains!! It isn’t a long hike either but it can be if you want to!
A delightful place to hike with various exertion levels available for just about everyone. The views are phenomenal too. These photos are from Christmas day 2022. You can stick to the main fire roads, head up ridges on single track trails, hike towards the ocean, follow the curve of the mountain ridge...
Long windy road to get there, but worth it! If you're going for the view, make sure to check the weather! Otherwise easy to moderate a With lots of fun trails and things to fjnd!
Trail conditions & character
“From Tuna Canyon, make a left at Hearst Tank Mtwy, this will lead you to the 'labyrinth' where the hippie vibes are strong as well as some amazing views.”
“Dog friendly and baggies are provided at the beginning of the trail for dog needs.”
“There was this weird formation of rocks at the top, Parking is very limited so go early!”
Plan your run at Tuna Canyon Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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