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SaveMalibu trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, E-Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes canyons, views and ridgelines. Common trail features include jumps, drops and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Charmlee Wilderness Park, Zuma and Trancas Canyons and Malibu Creek.
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- Mountain Bike
31 trails
- E-Bike
2 trails
- Adaptive Bike
5 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Hike
67 trails
- Trail Running
67 trails
Region Details
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- 1
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- 14
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Region Status
Caution as of 17 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 67
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 31
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 17
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 67
- Trails Trail Running
- 67
- Total Distance
- 76 miles
- Total Descent
- 24,428 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,386 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,404 ft
- Reports
- 176
- Photos
- 133
- Completed Counter
- 7,445
Sub Regions
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Charmlee Wilderness Park
- 1
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Leo Carrillo State Park
- 2
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Malibu Creek
- 1
- 3
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Zuma and Trancas Canyons
- 1
Popular Malibu Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 5 miles • 1,128 ft • 365 •
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 hour2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 59 ft • 292 •
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 20 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 1,696 ft • 106 •
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 • 38 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 40 ft • 32 •
Ride out to a great view, then drop in on the left to an insane loose section and even it out. Jump up onto the ridge and ride the ridgeline down to the next steep one. Drop down into sketchy, tight turns and skirt a barbed-wire fence....
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 30 ft • 26 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 8 ft • 26 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 2,293 ft • 15 ft • 23 •
Moderately 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.
Malibu Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 17 miles • 2,133 ft • 3 • Loop •
From Sycamore Canyon Campground climb Sycamore Canyon Fire Road then make a left on Overlook Trail. Ride...
Photos of Malibu Mountain Bike
Videos of Malibu Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Lookout Trail | Aug 24, 2026 @ 10:23pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 24, 2026 | Ideal | RedMisty | ||
| Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking Lot | Aug 2, 2026 @ 8:13pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 2, 2026 | Dry | HDM94 | ||
| Zuma Ridge Trail | Jul 28, 2026 @ 6:20am (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 28, 2026 | Dry | Antenna-Monkey | ||
| Crags Road | Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:57pm (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 25, 2026 | Dry | billwu | ||
| Grasslands Trail | Apr 8, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 8, 2026 | Ideal | hermandlr | ||
| Bulldog Motorway | Aug 2, 2025 @ 2:51pm Aug 2, 2025 | Ideal | redman84 | ||
| Gokite Beach | May 31, 2025 @ 4:15pm May 31, 2025 | Ideal | G99DA | ||
| Snaker | Jun 4, 2024 @ 9:11pm Jun 4, 2024 | Dry | thechrisfr | ||
| Getting Schooled | May 4, 2024 @ 9:45pm May 4, 2024 | Ideal | yeet99 | ||
| Willow Creek Trail | Sep 27, 2023 @ 4:29pm Sep 27, 2023 | Dry | FlowRips |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| krfreeman04 | wishlist | route | activity #106375811 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 6:38am Oct 22, 2026 |
| doublenickelsclub | add | photo | activity #105252846 and 8 more | Oct 4, 2026 @ 7:57pm Oct 4, 2026 |
| doublenickelsclub | comment | trail | activity #105252824 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 7:55pm Oct 4, 2026 |
| LorenOsher | wishlist | trail | activity #104281448 | Sep 21, 2026 @ 5:41am Sep 21, 2026 |
| Jakedashnaw | wishlist | trail | activity #103150886 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 8:14pm Sep 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | I rode this last year but ran into a lot of... | Oct 4, 2026 @ 7:55pm Oct 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Hey anyone know if this trail exists | Jul 30, 2026 @ 4:33pm Jul 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | Rode to the top and had to turn around due to... | Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:51am Apr 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | bridge was not there, but there was a bypass... | Apr 4, 2026 @ 7:28pm Apr 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | No bike access anymore has a sign on the trail. | Mar 26, 2026 @ 7:37pm Mar 26, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails193 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k104 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge100 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k103 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge102 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 31 | 52 miles | 17,595 ft | 29 miles | 2,385 ft | #4,271 | #152 | 112 | 171 | 1 | 3,925 | |
| E-Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 912 ft | 1 mile | 1,670 ft | #9,109 | #251 | 123 | 698 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 17 | 31 miles | 7,037 ft | 14 miles | 2,290 ft | #1,001 | #549 | 57 | 50 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 8 miles | 2,136 ft | 4 miles | 1,962 ft | #4,656 | #169 | 11 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 600 ft | 1 mile | 1,473 ft | #3,375 | #90 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 1 | 4,688 ft | 98 ft | 3,107 ft | 82 ft | 17 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 67 | 76 miles | 24,429 ft | 41 miles | 2,385 ft | #1,699 | #100 | 21 | 176 | 990 | ||
| Trail Running | 67 | 76 miles | 24,429 ft | 41 miles | 2,385 ft | #3,169 | #120 | 174 | 208 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Malibu?
Malibu has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Malibu?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Malibu are:
- slam on the brakes DH (4.1/5)
- Roberts (4.1/5)
- Gokite Beach (4/5)
- Crags Road (4/5)
- Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking Lot (3.9/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Malibu?
There are 10 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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What is the longest trail in Malibu?
The longest trail in Malibu is Backbone - Kanan T1 to Encinal Parking Lot at 5.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Malibu?
The best hiking trails in Malibu are:
- Escondido Trail (Winding Way)
- Point Dume Viewpoint
- Cliff Jumper Access
- Reservoir Trail
- Upper Stunt High Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Malibu?
The best trail running trails in Malibu are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Malibu?
Malibu has a total of 67 trails. Of those, 31 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Malibu to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Malibu?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Malibu is Bulldog Motorway with 1,696 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Malibu?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Malibu is Gokite Beach with 1,653 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Malibu?
Malibu supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Malibu?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Malibu is Bulldog Motorway with an average grade of 10.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Malibu?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Malibu. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Malibu?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Malibu are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Malibu?
The overall region status for Malibu is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 25 trails:
- Clear / Green: 14
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Malibu?
Yes, Malibu supports e-bike riding. There are 2 trails in Malibu that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Malibu?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Malibu are: View all mountain biking routes in Malibu.
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What is the highest summit in Malibu?
The highest summit in Malibu is Sandstone Peak at 3,081 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Malibu?
The most popular Strava segments in Malibu are:
- Creek of Doom - up (4,614 athletes)
- Century Lake Hill Descent (4,130 athletes)
- Creek of doom - down (3,875 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Malibu?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Malibu. View all adaptive trails in Malibu for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Malibu?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Malibu are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Malibu?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Malibu are:
- Crags Road (4/5)
- Mott Road (0/5)
- Escondido Trail (Winding Way) (0/5)
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