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        Region Status
        Caution as of 2 days
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        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        53
        Trails Mountain Bike
        18
        Trails E-Bike
        1
        Trails Gravel Bike
        1
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        1
        Trails Horse
        1
        Trails Hike
        55
        Trails Trail Running
        55
        Total Distance
        55 miles
        Total Descent
        15,177 ft
        Total Vertical
        2,382 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        2,404 ft
        Reports
        88
        Photos
        78
        Ridden Counter
        7,316
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        Popular Malibu Mountain Biking Trails

        95 3.8 5 miles 1,128 ft 355
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 1,128 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 hour1 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 4.0 2 miles 59 ft 289
        Popular green difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 59 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 3.0 3 miles 1,696 ft 96
        Popular blue difficulty dirt/gravel road. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 50 minutes to complete this trail.
        85 0.0 3,520 ft 12 ft 35
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
        5 4.0 2 miles 30 ft 26
        Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
        70 0.0 2,293 ft 15 ft 23
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 15 ft blue climb. On average it takes 26 minutes to complete this trail.
        5 0.0 4,852 ft 0 ft 11
        This trail is a fairly smooth flowing singletrack run with some sharp switchbacks along the way.
        60 0.0 942 ft 29 ft 3 hike
        A trail that goes above multiple beaches and rocks at Leo Carrillo State Beach. The trail is very gentle but has some rough surfaces. You can access many of the beaches from this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 1 rides
        Yesterday
        • 0 rides
        Past Week
        • 11 rides

        Photos of Malibu Mountain Bike

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        Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:56pm
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        Apr 4, 2026 @ 7:25pm
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        Apr 4, 2026 @ 7:25pm
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        101 |
        Apr 14, 2024 @ 8:34am
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        68 |
        Sep 20, 2023 @ 9:27pm
        Sep 20, 2023
        108 |
        Sep 4, 2023 @ 8:53pm
        Sep 4, 2023

        Videos of Malibu Mountain Bike

        2:14 | 26 | Apr 18, 2021
        2:59 | 174 | Jun 13, 2020
        0:55 | 31 | Jun 13, 2020
        A little overgrown
        2:11 | 27 | Jun 13, 2020
        A little overgrown
        0:28 | 29 | Jun 13, 2020
        When your e-bike goes Skynet on you
        0:13 | 102 | Jun 13, 2020
        4:28 | 77 | Sep 11, 2019
        MTB Trek Fuel Exe - Santa Monica Mountains:...
        22:46 | 152 | Oct 20, 2023 , Malibu

        Current Trail Warnings

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        Lookout Trail
        Jun 23, 2026 @ 2:50pm (America/Los_Angeles)
        2 days
        Idealempower98

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking Lot
        May 8, 2026 @ 10:37am (America/Los_Angeles)
        May 8, 2026
        DryE-Bike Some ingrowth in places, some poison oak,...bernsense
        Crags Road
        Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:57pm (America/Los_Angeles)
        Apr 25, 2026
        DryBridge is fixed.billwu
        Bulldog Motorway
        Aug 2, 2025 @ 2:51pm
        Aug 2, 2025
        Idealredman84
        Gokite Beach
        May 31, 2025 @ 4:15pm
        May 31, 2025
        IdealScenic, long, flowy trail. The route up...G99DA
        Zuma Ridge Trail
        Dec 7, 2024 @ 8:51am
        Dec 7, 2024
        VariableTrail is opened and not decommissioned.markholloway Trailforks
        Willow Creek Trail
        Sep 27, 2023 @ 4:29pm
        Sep 27, 2023
        DryThere is a no bikes sign at the trail...FlowRips
        Gokite Connector
        Sep 27, 2023 @ 4:29pm
        Sep 27, 2023
        DryThere is a no bikes sign at the trail...FlowRips
        Calabasas Peak Motorway
        Jun 5, 2020 @ 7:39am
        Jun 5, 2020
        IdealDanhowell
        Forest Trail
        Jan 5, 2020 @ 8:14pm
        Jan 5, 2020
        DryJackTheMtb07

        Activity Feed

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        empower98addreportactivity #97653582
        Jun 23, 2026 @ 2:50pm
        2 days
        bernsenseaddreportactivity #94287148
        May 8, 2026 @ 4:32pm
        May 8, 2026
        SherrieLKBR7Friddentrailactivity #93787344
        May 1, 2026 @ 8:45am
        May 1, 2026
        thechrisfrriddentrailactivity #93742740
        Apr 30, 2026 @ 4:44pm
        Apr 30, 2026
        HDM94addreportactivity #93492926
        Apr 26, 2026 @ 6:18pm
        Apr 26, 2026

        Recent Comments

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        Billp91311trailBulldog MotorwayRode to the top and had to turn around due to...
        Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:51am
        Apr 7, 2026
        billwutrailCrags Roadbridge was not there, but there was a bypass...
        Apr 4, 2026 @ 7:28pm
        Apr 4, 2026
        empower98trailLookout TrailNo bike access anymore has a sign on the trail.
        Mar 26, 2026 @ 7:37pm
        Mar 26, 2026
        empower98trailCrags RoadBridge was not there had to turn back only way...
        Mar 26, 2026 @ 7:35pm
        Mar 26, 2026
        redman84trailBulldog MotorwayUnrelenting climb. Great views. Some very...
        Aug 2, 2025 @ 1:44pm
        Aug 2, 2025

        Local Badges


        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike1832 miles8,602 ft16 miles2,375 ft
        #6,202#2,09977843,911
        E-Bike1
        #9,989#3,11957664
        Gravel Bike1
        #1,001#5492752
        Adaptive Bike1
        #684#1,905
        Horse14,688 ft98 ft3,107 ft82 ft
        121
        Hike5555 miles15,177 ft28 miles2,382 ft
        #3,468#1,223188925
        Trail Running5555 miles15,177 ft28 miles2,382 ft
        #3,851#1,15087202

        Frequently Asked Questions About Malibu

        What are the best places to ride in Malibu?
        Malibu has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Malibu?
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Malibu?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Malibu are:
        • July (41 activities)
        • March (41 activities)
        • February (38 activities)
        Check the Malibu reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Malibu?
        There are 8 parking locations listed in Malibu. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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