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3,862 ft
Distance
-674 ft
Descent
00:08:42
Avg time
-675 ft
Altitude change
1,004 ft
Altitude min
1,679 ft
Altitude max
1,679 ft
Altitude start
1,004 ft
Altitude end
-17.5%
Grade
-72.5%
Grade max
-1.4%
Grade min
3,862 ft
Distance down
00:08:42
Avg time

Cookies Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Topanga Creek
    Calabasas, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Global Ranking
    #131200 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #213430 in Trail Running
    • #204456 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,927 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #11,223 in Trail Running
    • #11,497 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2006

A steep and loose trail with a large rut at the bottom. Constantly evolving with maintenance. About the same skill as Hectic. This trail has less hikers than Cabarello, but the hikers are less likely to be expecting bike traffic. Please use a bell and remember the majority of users are hikers from the San Fernando Valley.

Tags
BermsDropsRock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 156 miles avg distance
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  • 80 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Cookies Trail Reports

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Jul 22, 2026 @ 6:41am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 22, 2026
Been ages since I rode this and I was very curious about condition. Upper Cookies was obliterated the last time I was here, I guess it was...
Jan 25, 2026 @ 6:27pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 25, 2026
Ruts, 1 feet max depth, rideable
Jan 12, 2026 @ 12:08am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 12, 2026
Upper 3/4 is fine, could use some work but at the bottom there is major erosion and huge unridable ruts.
Aug 16, 2025 @ 3:17pm
Aug 16, 2025
The work on the Beginning is great, but it's kind of lost on where to go. The lower is so loose that I couldn't find a good line; I had to brake...
Jun 21, 2025 @ 12:44pm
Jun 21, 2025
I’ve been riding it every week and it’s good, thanks for the work that people are doing on it.
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on Jul 22, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.82 (6 votes)
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      Directions to cookies trailhead (34.131200, -118.538130)

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      20 Reviews & Comments

      KingDane
      I met my man Mario. If u see this I need ur number so we can hit cookies again
      nolank111 nolank111
      Super fast, chunky, and steep towards the end. Rutted out from the storm. Will be working on the trail next week!
      mhucker28
      Very steep with loose rocks at the end of the trail. Deserves the black rating.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cookies located?
      Cookies is located in Topanga Creek, Calabasas, California, United States. It is part of the Topanga Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.1312, -118.53813.
      ▼ How hard is Cookies?
      Cookies is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cookies?
      The trail has 674 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,004 ft to 1,679 ft.
      ▼ Is Cookies a point to point trail?
      Yes, Cookies is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cookies?
      Cookies is 3,862 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cookies?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cookies. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cookies? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cookies are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cookies?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Cookies. The trail is 3,862 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cookies?
      Cookies is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,044 recorded activities on this trail. View recent activity on this trail.

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