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Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
May 8, 2026 @ 10:37am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 8, 2026
ebike Some ingrowth in places, some poison oak, mainly near creek crossings, but nothing major Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Apr 26, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 26, 2026
mtb Overgrowth is def starting to become a problem in spots, saw a bunch of poison oak too down in the canyons Dryview
Crags RoadMalibu Creek
Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:57pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 25, 2026
mtb Bridge is fixed. Dryview
Upper Stunt High TrailStunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountain Preserve
Apr 5, 2026 @ 8:39pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 5, 2026
hike Bikers still rip it, but honestly you'll hear them and the "no bikes" thing is not suggested by any sign. It's all good to hike. Idealview
Cliff Jumper AccessMalibu Creek
Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:29am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 3, 2026
hike Good solid rock, no issues Idealview
Lost Cabin TrailMalibu Creek
Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:27am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 3, 2026
hike Don't waste your time, the trail gets brutally overgrown almost immediately and there is a beehive. Turn around at the start like I did, and save yourself the stings. Variableview
Crags RoadMalibu Creek
Mar 2, 2026 @ 10:40am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 2, 2026
gravel The concrete bridge is washed out. You have to walk across some logs to the west of the concrete. Dryview
Escondido Falls TrailMalibu
Feb 18, 2026 @ 8:23pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 18, 2026
hike Waterfall is flowing nicely and well worth the hike. But be prepared to become one with the mud. Prevalent Mudview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Oct 7, 2025 @ 4:12pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 7, 2025
mtb Tree still down. Not a big deal. Bring gloves to not get your hands torn up by bushes. Dryview
Bulldog MotorwayMalibu Creek
Aug 2, 2025 @ 2:51pm
Aug 2, 2025
mtb Idealview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Jun 23, 2025 @ 1:17pm
Jun 23, 2025
ebike Little overgrown in spots, one small downed tree to bunnyhop Idealview
Gokite BeachLeo Carrillo State Park
May 31, 2025 @ 4:15pm
May 31, 2025
mtb Scenic, long, flowy trail. The route up is easy and nice but a lot of branching paths so make sure you don’t get lost. First third of the downhill needs some work, unrideable rock sections and overgrowth. Last 2/3rds are fast and flowy. Hidden gem of a trail Idealview
Cistern TrailMalibu Creek
Apr 23, 2025 @ 10:50am
Apr 23, 2025
ebike This trail is closed to bikes. Bummer because it is such a nice trail. Dryview
Zuma Ridge TrailZuma and Trancas Canyons
Dec 7, 2024 @ 8:51am
Dec 7, 2024
mtb Trail is opened and not decommissioned. Variableview
Bulldog MotorwayMalibu Creek
Oct 12, 2024 @ 6:59am
Oct 12, 2024
mtb Idealview
Lower Stunt High TrailStunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountain Preserve
Sep 30, 2024 @ 9:59am
Sep 30, 2024
mtb Both Lower and Upper Stunt High are No Bike trails. Here is a link to a map with this status: https://trails.lacounty.gov/Files/QuickGuide/Lower%20Stunt%20High%20Trail.pdf Variableview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Jun 30, 2024 @ 2:04pm
Jun 30, 2024
mtb Coming from Encinal Canyon Road the first downhill to the creek and first uphill past the creek is nicely brushed, after that significantly overgrown. Hopefully the trail brushers will continue eastward! Unknownview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Jun 17, 2024 @ 5:50pm
Jun 17, 2024
mtb Overgrown vegetation. Trails starts off perfectly groomed, then becomes a bushwhack. Unknownview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
May 9, 2024 @ 10:57am
May 9, 2024
ebike The tree is still blocking the trail after the bridge. However, you can easily step over it. Overall the trail is clear but there are a few spots that are overgrown. Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Mar 13, 2024 @ 8:36am
Mar 13, 2024
mtb Tree down after the bridge Variableview
Lookout TrailMalibu Creek
Jan 28, 2024 @ 2:35am
Jan 28, 2024
hike Idealview
Cistern TrailMalibu Creek
Jan 28, 2024 @ 2:35am
Jan 28, 2024
hike Idealview
Bulldog MotorwayMalibu Creek
Jan 16, 2024 @ 3:50am
Jan 16, 2024
mtb Idealview
Bulldog MotorwayMalibu Creek
Oct 1, 2023 @ 3:15am
Oct 1, 2023
ebike Dryview
Gokite BeachLeo Carrillo State Park
Sep 27, 2023 @ 4:29pm
Sep 27, 2023
mtb There is a no bikes sign at the trail head. I asked the park ranger if it's new and he wasn't sure. I hiked the Willow trail up and it's pretty steep in spots and cliffy. I did see some but not many tire tracks so I guess people poach. Thousand Oaks isn't far and has some good sanctioned trails. Dryview
Willow Creek TrailLeo Carrillo State Park
Sep 27, 2023 @ 4:29pm
Sep 27, 2023
mtb There is a no bikes sign at the trail head. I asked the park ranger if it's new and he wasn't sure. I hiked the Willow trail up and it's pretty steep in spots and cliffy. I did see some but not many tire tracks so I guess people poach. Thousand Oaks isn't far and has some good sanctioned trails. Dryview
Gokite ConnectorLeo Carrillo State Park
Sep 27, 2023 @ 4:29pm
Sep 27, 2023
mtb There is a no bikes sign at the trail head. I asked the park ranger if it's new and he wasn't sure. I hiked the Willow trail up and it's pretty steep in spots and cliffy. I did see some but not many tire tracks so I guess people poach. Thousand Oaks isn't far and has some good sanctioned trails. Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Sep 2, 2023 @ 3:13am
Sep 2, 2023
ebike Overgrown spots off and on throughout the trail Very Dryview
Crags RoadMalibu Creek
Aug 10, 2023 @ 8:34pm
Aug 10, 2023
mtb There is a new bridge! Trail is fully open Dryview
Bulldog MotorwayMalibu Creek
Jun 21, 2023 @ 1:19pm
Jun 21, 2023
ebike Recently plowed. Loose. Dryview
Crags RoadMalibu Creek
Apr 5, 2023 @ 6:22pm
Apr 5, 2023
mtb bridge out so no access to the MASH site unless you are willing to swim Dryview
Lower Stunt High TrailStunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountain Preserve
Dec 27, 2022 @ 12:30pm
Dec 27, 2022
mtb Variableview
Lower Stunt High TrailStunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountain Preserve
Nov 1, 2022 @ 5:34am
Nov 1, 2022
ebike Dryview
Willow Creek TrailLeo Carrillo State Park
Sep 25, 2022 @ 1:03pm
Sep 25, 2022
ebike Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Aug 14, 2022 @ 7:55am
Aug 14, 2022
mtb Getting dry and loose out there.
Kudos to trail crew clearing buffing out sections
Very Dryview
Gokite BeachLeo Carrillo State Park
Aug 12, 2022 @ 11:45am
Aug 12, 2022
ebike All clear Dryview
Lower Stunt High TrailStunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountain Preserve
May 14, 2022 @ 6:04pm
May 14, 2022
mtb Very Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Feb 26, 2022 @ 10:00am
Feb 26, 2022
ebike It was rutted in a few sections. Idealview
Crags RoadMalibu Creek
Feb 6, 2022 @ 10:03am
Feb 6, 2022
mtb Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Jan 15, 2022 @ 8:19am
Jan 15, 2022
mtb Some parts of the trail remain wet. Kudos to the trail gnomes between Zuma Ridge and Encinal Parking Lot Idealview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Dec 19, 2021 @ 9:42am
Dec 19, 2021
mtb A tree down before the Zuma Rodge Motorway (comg from Kana). Had to pick up the bike climd over the down tree. There are some wet parts on the trail. Variableview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Nov 11, 2021 @ 2:12pm
Nov 11, 2021
mtb This is a difficult trail but all of it is rideable. There are only a few small sections that are loose and/or rocky. Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Sep 4, 2021 @ 4:50am
Sep 4, 2021
mtb Down tree in the trail, but not a big deal. Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Sep 4, 2021 @ 4:50am
Sep 4, 2021
mtb Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Aug 9, 2021 @ 7:38am
Aug 9, 2021
mtb Trail is mostly in good condition, although the downhill into Trancas Canyon has some big ruts and loose conditions, so a bit treacherous if you are not careful and going fast. Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Jun 27, 2021 @ 7:30am
Jun 27, 2021
mtb Dry and a little loose in some sections. Well maintained Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Apr 17, 2021 @ 1:24pm
Apr 17, 2021
mtb Dry and some ruts in some areas. Noticed the ruts the most on the long decent in the flat corners Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Apr 4, 2021 @ 9:04am
Apr 4, 2021
mtb Dry, and a bit loose. Some ruts from rain. Dryview
Crags RoadMalibu Creek
Mar 14, 2021 @ 10:55am
Mar 14, 2021
mtb Very few puddles remaining from the rains. Variableview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Feb 7, 2021 @ 6:20am
Feb 7, 2021
mtb Idealview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Jan 3, 2021 @ 1:57pm
Jan 3, 2021
mtb Packed down after the recent rain but with some loose rocks here and there Idealview
Gokite BeachLeo Carrillo State Park
Nov 1, 2020 @ 2:52pm
Nov 1, 2020
mtb Nice ride down, watch the heat on your breaks if you're like me and don't bomb the whole thing. Dryview
Surfsend aka Malibu SpringsNicholas Flats Natural Perserve
Nov 1, 2020 @ 2:52pm
Nov 1, 2020
mtb Road is closed to non local traffic on the way up, so nice easy bike up the road with few cars. Gate was closed at the entrance with large branch in the way, easily removed. Trail was recently trimmed but overgrown in spots near the top, watch out for poison oak. Hike a bike for me in sections. Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Nov 1, 2020 @ 11:33am
Nov 1, 2020
mtb Dry but very rideable! Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Oct 31, 2020 @ 7:50am
Oct 31, 2020
ebike Lots of bikers on the trail Very Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Oct 22, 2020 @ 2:08pm
Oct 22, 2020
mtb Fun trail and fully open in perfect condition. Not overgrown at all! Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Jun 13, 2020 @ 7:13am
Jun 13, 2020
mtb Overgrown in spots Variableview
Calabasas Peak MotorwayStunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountain Preserve
Jun 5, 2020 @ 7:39am
Jun 5, 2020
mtb Idealview
Crags RoadMalibu Creek
Jun 5, 2020 @ 7:39am
Jun 5, 2020
mtb Variableview
Crags RoadMalibu Creek
Jun 3, 2020 @ 6:08am
Jun 3, 2020
ebike A bit overgrown. Variableview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
May 11, 2020 @ 11:39am
May 11, 2020
mtb Good in places, but Kanan to Encinal section first half has lots of THORNY overgrowth (it's easier once you figure out which plant to watch out for); ground condition itself though is great Variableview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
May 8, 2020 @ 10:04pm
May 8, 2020
mtb Overgrown but rideable in many sections. AWESOME XC TRAIL. Variableview
Lower Stunt High TrailStunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountain Preserve
Mar 29, 2020 @ 11:14am
Mar 29, 2020
mtb Idealview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Mar 6, 2020 @ 7:37pm
Mar 6, 2020
mtb Loose, but clean. Great ride today. Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Mar 5, 2020 @ 4:42pm
Mar 5, 2020
mtb lovely lovely lovely; excellent condition Idealview
Forest TrailMalibu Creek
Jan 5, 2020 @ 8:14pm
Jan 5, 2020
mtb Dryview
Forest TrailMalibu Creek
Jan 5, 2020 @ 8:14pm
Jan 5, 2020
mtb Variableview
Forest TrailMalibu Creek
Jan 5, 2020 @ 8:13pm
Jan 5, 2020
mtb Variableview
Crags RoadMalibu Creek
Jan 5, 2020 @ 8:04pm
Jan 5, 2020
mtb Wetview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Nov 21, 2019 @ 7:52am
Nov 21, 2019
ebike Post rain ride. Damp ground, but very manageable. Clear, cool and clean. Only sporadic hikers and mountain bikers Variableview
Lower Stunt High TrailStunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountain Preserve
Oct 3, 2019 @ 1:12pm
Oct 3, 2019
mtb Could use a trim but fully rideable Dryview
Zuma Ridge TrailZuma and Trancas Canyons
Sep 9, 2019 @ 5:34pm
Sep 9, 2019
mtb Trail seems to be decommissioned, not sure why it shows as open on Trailforks. Variableview
Gokite BeachLeo Carrillo State Park
Jul 29, 2019 @ 9:15am
Jul 29, 2019
mtb Great condition and they were doing trail maintenance today. Dryview
Crags RoadMalibu Creek
Apr 6, 2019 @ 11:51am
Apr 6, 2019
mtb Variableview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Mar 23, 2019 @ 7:17am
Mar 23, 2019
mtb several water crossings that are unrideable, otherwise tacky or dried out. No muddy sections. Variableview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Mar 17, 2019 @ 1:22pm
Mar 17, 2019
mtb Open now, drainage damage and some washouts still being cleaned up. Variableview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Jan 21, 2019 @ 7:55am
Jan 21, 2019
mtb Closed due to fire in November Unknownview
Kanan CanyonZuma and Trancas Canyons
Oct 28, 2018 @ 9:47pm
Oct 28, 2018
mtb Dryview
Gokite BeachLeo Carrillo State Park
Oct 28, 2018 @ 8:01pm
Oct 28, 2018
mtb Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Jul 22, 2018 @ 10:12pm
Jul 22, 2018
mtb Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Nov 16, 2017 @ 6:57am
Nov 16, 2017
mtb Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Nov 18, 2016 @ 9:24am
Nov 18, 2016
mtb Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Nov 18, 2016 @ 9:23am
Nov 18, 2016
mtb Dryview
Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking LotZuma and Trancas Canyons
Sep 18, 2016 @ 8:44am
Sep 18, 2016
mtb Dryview

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