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353 mi 569 km of trail — 37 Featured Runs

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Sandstone Peak

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Casa Conejo, CA
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Echo Cliffs and Balanced Rock

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Casa Conejo, CA
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Murphy Ranch

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Santa Monica, CA

Featured Runs in Santa Monica Mountains NRA - 37

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Favorite Marine layer, sunset, Pacific Palisades.

Parker Mesa Overlook

7.6 mi 12.2 km • Out and Back • 1,526 ft Ascent 465.1 m Ascent

Singletrack Las Flores, CA

( 38 )
Favorite Balanced rock, viewable from afar as well as up close like this. Very cool landmark.

Sandstone Peak Loop

5.8 mi 9.4 km • Loop • 1,123 ft Ascent 342.32 m Ascent

Singletrack Casa Conejo, CA

( 29 )
Favorite A gorgeous day and spectacular views make for a wonderful time on the Ray Miller / Backbone Trail!

Ray Miller at Pt. Mugu

5.5 mi 8.8 km • Loop • 964 ft Ascent 293.88 m Ascent

Singletrack Camarillo, CA

( 16 )
Favorite Nice view from Crags Road.

M.A.S.H Out-and-Back

4.8 mi 7.7 km • Out and Back • 226 ft Ascent 68.94 m Ascent

Doubletrack Agoura, CA

( 19 )
Favorite Amazing view of Santa Monica, you can see Catalina Island on the left side of the photo

Inspiration Point - Rustic Canyon Loop

5.1 mi 8.2 km • Loop • 906 ft Ascent 276.04 m Ascent

Singletrack Santa Monica, CA

( 23 )
Favorite Solstice Canyon hike

Solstice Canyon Loop

2.9 mi 4.7 km • Loop • 676 ft Ascent 206.06 m Ascent

Singletrack Malibu Beach, CA

( 13 )
Favorite Nice and shady. Lots of trees!

Sullivan Canyon Loop

10.9 mi 17.5 km • Loop • 1,518 ft Ascent 462.65 m Ascent

Singletrack Santa Monica, CA

( 13 )
Favorite 500 Steps!

Murphy Ranch Loop

3.2 mi 5.2 km • Loop • 563 ft Ascent 171.48 m Ascent

Singletrack Santa Monica, CA

( 3 )

Trails in Santa Monica Mountains NRA - 182

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1.2 mi 1.9 km #1 Grotto Trail
Casa Conejo, CA
1.2 mi 1.9 km Casa Conejo, CA
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0.7 mi 1.1 km #2 Triunfo Lookout Access Trail
Casa Conejo, CA
0.7 mi 1.1 km Casa Conejo, CA
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4.4 mi 7.1 km #3 Cheeseboro Canyon Trail
Agoura, CA
4.4 mi 7.1 km Agoura, CA
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68.8 mi 110.7 km #4 Backbone Trail
Camarillo, CA
68.8 mi 110.7 km Camarillo, CA
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2.2 mi 3.5 km #5 Santa Ynez Canyon Trail
Topanga, CA
2.2 mi 3.5 km Topanga, CA
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1.1 mi 1.8 km #6 Winding Way Trail
Malibu, CA
1.1 mi 1.8 km Malibu, CA
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2.9 mi 4.7 km #7 Eagle Springs Fire Road
Topanga, CA
2.9 mi 4.7 km Topanga, CA
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3.3 mi 5.3 km #8 Nicholas Flat Trail
Malibu, CA
3.3 mi 5.3 km Malibu, CA
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4.5 mi 7.2 km #9 Dearing Mountain Trail
Universal City, CA
4.5 mi 7.2 km Universal City, CA
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6.0 mi 9.7 km #10 Zuma Ridge Trail
Malibu, CA
6.0 mi 9.7 km Malibu, CA
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1.9 mi 3.0 km #11 Upper Cabin Trail
Casa Conejo, CA
1.9 mi 3.0 km Casa Conejo, CA
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1.3 mi 2.1 km #12 Los Liones Trail
Las Flores, CA
1.3 mi 2.1 km Las Flores, CA
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5.8 mi 9.4 km #13 Sullivan Fire Road
Santa Monica, CA
5.8 mi 9.4 km Santa Monica, CA
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2.7 mi 4.4 km #14 Mishe Mokwa Trail
Casa Conejo, CA
2.7 mi 4.4 km Casa Conejo, CA
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7.7 mi 12.4 km #15 Mulholland Drive
Woodland Hills, CA
7.7 mi 12.4 km Woodland Hills, CA
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59 days ago
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3.2 mi 5.1 km #16 Crags Road
Agoura, CA
3.2 mi 5.1 km Agoura, CA
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0.7 mi 1.1 km #17 Murphy Ranch
Santa Monica, CA
0.7 mi 1.1 km Santa Monica, CA
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4.9 mi 7.8 km #18 Zuma-Edison Fire Road
Malibu, CA
4.9 mi 7.8 km Malibu, CA
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0.7 mi 1.1 km #19 Josepho Spur Trail
Santa Monica, CA
0.7 mi 1.1 km Santa Monica, CA
Minor Issues
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Muddy - Josepho Spur Trail is closed till 15th of June
30 days ago
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0.7 mi 1.1 km #20 Waterfall Trail
Topanga, CA
0.7 mi 1.1 km Topanga, CA
All Clear
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Mostly Dry, Fallen Trees - Recovered nicely from the fire, lush growth, really beautiful
24 days ago
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Photos of Santa Monica Mountains NRA - 153

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Sunset at the Will Rogers trailhead

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Sunset at the Will Rogers trailhead
 3
Santa Monica, CA
Almost done - last short climb!

#2

Almost done - last short climb!
 3
Agoura, CA
Balanced rock, viewable from afar as well as up close like this. Very cool landmark.

#3

Balanced rock, viewable from afar as well as up…
 4
Casa Conejo, CA
Amazing view of Santa Monica, you can see Catalina Island on the left side of the photo

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Amazing view of Santa Monica, you can see Catal…
 4
Santa Monica, CA
Owl's Clover: Found some nice patches along the trail.

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Owl's Clover: Found some nice patches along the…
 3
Malibu Beach, CA
A gorgeous day and spectacular views make for a wonderful time on the Ray Miller / Backbone Trail!

#6

A gorgeous day and spectacular views make for a…
 5
Camarillo, CA
These fields are usually brown in the summer, but during the spring after the rains, it is beautiful!

#7

These fields are usually brown in the summer, b…
 6
Agoura, CA
Echo Cliffs

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Echo Cliffs
 4
Casa Conejo, CA

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