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5.3 miles
Distance
617 ft
Climb
-720 ft
Descent
00:30:34
Avg time
-103 ft
Altitude change
1,629 ft
Altitude min
2,046 ft
Altitude max
1,774 ft
Altitude start
1,670 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-40.1%
Grade max
29%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,084 ft
Distance flat
00:30:34
Avg time

Temescal Fire Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Topanga State Park
    Santa Monica, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Temescal Fire Rd is a 5 mile popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Santa Monica California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 30 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 22 miles average
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  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Temescal Fire Rd Trail Reports

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Nov 3, 2024 @ 5:43am
Nov 3, 2024
No issues, sandy and dry and some spots
Nov 2, 2024 @ 8:46am
Nov 2, 2024
Aug 31, 2024 @ 5:46am
Aug 31, 2024
No issues, sandy, dry and loose spots but nothing crazy
Apr 19, 2024 @ 8:52am
Apr 19, 2024
Half of the trail is damaged due to people using it during or right after a rain. Could use some work.
Mar 9, 2024 @ 5:30am
Mar 9, 2024
Patches is wetness due to the recent rain but nothing too crazy
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on Nov 3, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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        Directions to temescal-fire-rd trailhead (34.126590, -118.556680)

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        2:49 | 162 | Mar 21, 2022 , Santa Monica

        Routes with this trail

        4 miles 831 ft 3
        Nice and easy hike trail from the reseda parking lot to the top of temescal. Amazing views of the ocean...
        3.0 19 miles 2,665 ft 18
        XC Loop In the Santa Monica Mountains
        28 miles 4,922 ft 4
        Out and back and Topanga Fire Road

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Temescal Fire Rd

        Where is Temescal Fire Rd located?
        Temescal Fire Rd is located in Topanga State Park, Santa Monica, California, United States. It is part of the Topanga State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.12659, -118.55668.
        What is the elevation gain for Temescal Fire Rd?
        Temescal Fire Rd has 617 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 720 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,629 ft to 2,046 ft.
        Is Temescal Fire Rd a point to point trail?
        Temescal Fire Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Temescal Fire Rd?
        Temescal Fire Rd is 5.3 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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