As others have mentioned there are a few different starting points to get to Calabasas Peak, I…read morestarted from Red Rock Canyon Park. From there and back it's about a 4.5 mile hike (also $5 for parking at Red Rock). From the red the trails aren't marked so I'd recommend checking the All Trails app before hand to get an idea of how the trail goes. Overall it's a moderate hike, a good gradual incline but nothing brutal. Nice rock formations along the hike with nice views of the San Fernando valley, Topanga/ Santa Monica mountains, and a glimpse of the ocean. During the late spring and summers months make sure to bring plenty of water, sun screen, and a hat since there isn't much shade on the trail.

I followed the directions on Yelp and it's not accurate. I went beyond the entrance of the hike…read morewith parking across the entrance. It is about 4 miles in & out the trail. You will continually incline as you are going into the peak and, of course, decline as you finish your hike. The hike was decent. Once at the toppest point you want to be at there's plenty of mountain views.

I arrived at 6:00 AM just as the sun was BARELY coming up. Walking along the cliff edge was…read morepeaceful, and I made it to the top just in time to watch the sun come up. The view was absolutely stunning, it looks better in person than it does on camera. It's a relatively short and easy hike, but I spent about 1 hour and 30 minutes on the main trail, so like 40 mins there and back, because I kept stopping to admire the different view points that there is along the hike. There was lots of parking at this time & it was so nice to hear the birds sing in the morning and watching them fly around you. Highly recommend for a morning reset!

This is my favorite walking trail. There is no better view as this one. The breeze from the ocean…read morethe color of the water and rounding nature will make feel so relaxed while you are exercising. Be ready for picture time you won't want to miss the amazing views to share in your social media. Also be aware where you walk you don't want to end up your day with an accident rather to end with amazing and beautiful memories. Bonus, remember to wear your swimsuit at the end of the trail you will have a change to enjoy the ocean.!

What an amazing trail to hike! I joined a hiking Meetup group and this was my first event with them…read moreand wow! They walked at a very fast pace and most of the trail going in is uphill. I have been doing sweat cycle for a couple months so I thought that I'm in better shape but I really had to slow it down and find my own pace and catch my breathe LOL. After the initial half of almost constant uphill then the trail lets out into an area that splits off and you can choose to go left which is easier and not as steep or you can go to the right which is what they said as 3 more steep inclines of 10 minutes each! All this climbing is worth it for the gorgeous views, and the fresh air. At the very top I felt exhilarated that I didn't give up! I hope that i can continue exploring and finding new parks and trails to increase my stamina, to then return to this location and test my endurance if I can go faster next time! Wear good hiking shoes with grip because there are loose rocks and narrow areas on the path and you need good grip for both the up and down hill. I didn't have a walking stick but everyone else had one and I think that would be beneficial for walking this path.

Great trail with fantastic view at the top! Trail starts at the very left from parking lot.read more

This review is for the Cistern Trail To Lookout Trail. It's a short 1.4 mile round trip to get a…read morenice view of Malibu Creek and the interesting rock formation right next to it. Takes about 30 minutes or so to complete. Extremely hot during this period of time; no shades. Mostly a decline to the end of the trail and incline on the way back. There are other trails to go on further if you want more mileage. Free parking on the dirt road right at the entrance of the Cistern trailhead.

Pretty neat trail that is part of the Malibu Creek State Park. You can search Cistern Trail…read moreParking, which will take you to the start of the trail. The parking is basically off the road, so no payment is needed. For non hikers like me and my boyfriend, I would stay this trail is definitely doable and not crazy hard. However, it is quite hot with very minimal shade, and you do have to walk on an incline for some parts. We went to the Century Lake Dam, which is about 1 mile from the parking area. The dam was pretty cool but you can really only see the backside of it, since the entrance to the front side was blocked with a fence/barbed wire. My boyfriend had to sneak through to snag a pic of the front side of the dam (I don't recommend this since it is dangerous and you can fall into the water). Overall, the trail is a nice walk with a fairly cool landmark along the trail.

This is actually a really nice trail. Yes, it's dry back there due to the weather not much rain…read more There are rattlesnakes. Yes you'll see some coyotes. They're not gonna bother you as far as the guy posting on her that there's gangs up in there in dead bodies, it's a bunch of crap. I ride my bike back there all the time I live right down the street from it at 5532 La Virginia Rd.. bring water with you and yes in the future you're gonna wanna keep your eyes open because now they've made it accessible for mountain lions. Otherwise it's a great hike always bring sunscreen and water with you and make sure your batteries good on your phone. You're all good to go.

Going in September during a summer drought and after recent wildfires scorched the parkland, the…read moreburned or dried vegetation created an apocalyptically ugly hike. The most exciting thing was the hairy black tarantula that crossed the path. Many dirt roads run through this nature area that mostly stretch north-south with smaller east-west connector trails. Also with multiple trailheads, I chose an 8.6-mile loop with a 1000' elevation change that started at the north end of Las Virgenes Road off the 118 in Calabasas. 0.0 miles: Park on the street and walk north past the aptly named Sulphur Spring (don't know how the nearby apartments handle the smell). Follow this dirt road and stay left. 0.8 miles: Left to go up the Las Virgenes Connector which is not a road but a wide trail. 1.3 miles: Right to Cheeseboro Ridge Trail under electrical lines because this dirt road services a series of power towers. The trail has views of the rocky Baleen Wall on the left. 3.5 miles: Reach highest point with outcropping of boulders with decent view. 4.5 miles: Right at marked sign to go down Sheep Corral Trail - a single track trail not a road. 6.3 miles: Right to the mostly flat Bell Canyon Fire Road at the valley floor with occasional tree shade and many signs warning of the underground high pressure natural gas line. We were among the very few hikers but encountered plenty of mountain bikers. I didn't see anyone with dogs but there was plenty of poop on the trail.

This is short 2 mile hike. There is no restroom in the area and it's free parking. Just follow…read morethe ridge going up to Ladyface Mountain as this is a one way in and back out trail. In the beginning, there is a split, make sure to go left up the ridge. Not quite sure where the trail going right takes you. There is a bit of rock scrambling but I did not have any difficulties getting past it. As you near the top, there is a rock where the American Flag use to be located. This does require some climbing, so be careful. If you don't want to try that, hike past the rock and continue on the small trail to Ladyface Mountain. Both location offers 360 views. When done, hike back down. There is no shades on this hike, so pack accordingly to the weather and have fun.

This unofficial trail is a short and exhilarating. The trail ascends a steep ridgeline that, from a…read moredistance, supposedly resembles a silhouette profile of a lady's face. If you didn't already know this information then I apologize in advance since, from this point forward, you will forever attempt to make-out the ridgeline facial image whenever you drive by. The trailhead can be a little hard to locate since it is unmarked. The best landmark is the sign pointing towards Silver Creek Rd. Park along the side of the road on the dirt. I recommend wearing really good hiking shoes since the steep grade, combined with the loose dirt, makes the trail real slippery especially as you head down the mountain. The 2-mile out and back trail can be somewhat intimidating, especially if you are afraid of heights. It's really not that dangerous. There are some areas where the trail becomes narrow along the steep hillside. I surprisingly saw a number of families with young kids and pets. I suspect they didn't make it all the way to the end. The jagged volcanic rock outcrops make you feel as if you are walking along the spine of the mountain. I made it 0.6-miles before I decided to turn back. It was a little too steep for my liking. There was an American flag was waving to me in the distance encouraging me to continue on but I had to decline. I read that the final portion involves some rock climbing. If you're feeling less adventurous, and if you are interested in more of lower altitude adventure, then you may want to try the lower trail located one mile down the road. It curves around the backside of Ladyface Mountain. It's also 2 miles out and back. You will see signage in front of a metal gate. After a short distance you'll come across a monument commemorating David Balch who once owned and later donated this property to the state for preservation. Bear left at the junction with the monument. The trail takes you down into a canyon and then back up a mountain to the rear area of Ladyface Mountain. There are interesting rock outcroppings covered with brightly colored lichen. It's fun to explore all of the different rock formations. You'll feel like you have been transported to another county. Chances are you will also be the only one there to enjoy it which is a bonus

A huge thank-you to the Topanga State Park ranger who pointed me to this trailhead and helped me…read morefind the Humboldt lily I was looking for, my latest rare native plant treasure hunt. I had driven up to the Entrada entrance of TSP with nothing more than a rumor that lilies were blooming in the Santa Monica Mountains, somewhere. This ranger went above and beyond, giving me hiking tips, pointers on where I could find the flowers, and even showing me his own pics of the gorgeous native plant. This trailhead lies right next to a luxurious housing development, landscaped with 100% non-native and non-drought tolerant plants. (Aargh.) I found parking easily on the street; there is no admission fee at this entrance. The first few steps of the trail are covered with concrete, which itself is covered with graffiti. A typical urban hike. As you hike onwards, you're in a beautiful forest, watered by a creek, with lots of native plants to be found including the aforementioned lilies and the native California wild rose. This would be a great hike on a hot summer's day. Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Look out for poison oak. Don't forget water and the bug spray of your choice.

Not enough signage on the trail. Make sure you will remember how to come back…read moreAnd just follow the trail. Bring enough water and snacks if youll get hungry. Its cold and has alot of shades when we went there (spring time). including stopping to take pictures. It took us 4 hrs roundtrip. We parked at the address provided here. Paid the parking ticket. Big lot to park. Bring extra clothes and get ready to get your shoes/socks wet. Just remember not to touch plants and bringing a trail sticks will be helpful. Overall its worth it!

I was in the area so I looked at Yelp what is near and saw the Trailhead so I drove over. I was…read morenot prepared for hiking, this was very spontaneous, so I had regular shoes and no water, but I still decided to walk the trail knowing my limits and knew I could turn around anytime. I brought my umbrella that I keep in my car to protect me from the hot sun. It was only 9am but the sun was already beating down, without my umbrella I wouldn't have lasted. I parked at the Bark Park dog park and initially I couldn't find the trail and almost left. As I was about to drive away there it was at the edge of the dog park right before exiting, so I parked again and went up. The trail is easy to follow and actually not too hard, considering my lack of appropriate hiking shoes I just walked a little slower and watched my steps carefully. The trail is overgrown so these sharp bushes are poking your arms and legs periodically but I really had the urge to move so I kept going. About halfway I scared myself since I was alone so I ended up downloading the app All Trails and immediately I was assured that I was going the right way and that I was at the halfway point. Little did I know this trail Also has a Kobe Bryant memorial. A little further from the halfway point of the trail I thought I saw a pile of trash, but as I got closer I realized it's a small memorial, but it has allot of old bottles and cans it doesn't look so nice. The photos and jersey have faded. I paid my respects and kept walking up the trail to the end. At the end of the Bark Park trail is the Millenium loop trail. I would have kept going on that trail if I had appropriate hiking attire but this is where i decided to turn around and head back. Going back is downhill and relaxing. One thing though is that the entire way back and forth it felt like an animal was following me. I heard something in the bushes to my right behind me and it seemed to always be behind me. I saw lizards, birds, giant flying insects, grasshoppers, etc, but the sound I heard sounded bigger. Maybe I was just scaring myself because I was alone LOL. I didn't see a single person on the trail either. Overall a nice trail that got my heartrate going and some fresh air and scenery. I'm sure it's much more beautiful when everything is green!

There's free parking at Bark Park. The hike starts off at the dog park and is an easy to moderate…read morehike up to the Kobe Bryant memorial where nine people lost their lives in a helicopter crash. The memorial is one of the reasons people hike this trail as we ran into people asking which way to the memorial. If you start your hike early there's hardly anyone on the trail. Expect no shade from the lack of trees so bring a good sun hat.