more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-897 ft
Descent
00:15:57
Avg time
-860 ft
Altitude change
899 ft
Altitude min
1,800 ft
Altitude max
1,759 ft
Altitude start
899 ft
Altitude end
-10.6%
Grade
-69%
Grade max
7.5%
Grade min
1,611 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
203 ft
Distance flat
00:15:57
Avg time

Getting Schooled Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Malibu
    , California
  • AKA
    Baxter DH
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #263725 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60599 in E-Biking
    • #100355 in Trail Running
    • #149480 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #8,482 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,305 in E-Biking
    • #4,880 in Trail Running
    • #8,778 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden, Other

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. Cross a fire road by a gate and follow some mild jumps and rollers down into one more steep followed by a short climb and some very technical and tight switchbacks. Relatively easy to get somewhat lost, but easy to find your way back.

Access Info

Ride up Puerco Canyon or Mesa Peak fire road to the picnic table. Turn around and ride down ~0.5 mile and it's on the left at a small turnout.

Disclaimer

Two very steep, loose sections (easily walkable) and one section riding very close to a barbed-wire fence.

Trail Supporters

  • Ross
    since 2018
    Builder
  • Finn
    since 2018
    Builder

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • Last: Jul 31, 2026
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Getting Schooled Trail Reports

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May 4, 2024 @ 9:45pm
May 4, 2024
top is very overgrown but work has been done on the bottom 2/3 and its unbelievably good
Jan 16, 2024 @ 3:50am
Jan 16, 2024
This trail is VERY overgrown. It’s a shred-fest. My legs and arms are abraded.
Oct 12, 2022 @ 3:46pm
Oct 12, 2022
Passable, but quite overgrown wear gloves and pants to protect from unavoidable brush
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on May 4, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      The only way I could see the picture is by looking in a window of a mirror in a mirror in a window in in the middle and seeing what the sun looks at me and seeing the light coming out from the sky in a window that I see from a distance is if you are looking for the sun and you see it from a window that you are seeing in a mirror and then the sun comes up and the sun comes back up to the sky is coming up to the sky you are seeing it in a window that the light comes up from behind the light coming from behind you see it comes from behind the sun comes up to you see it from behind the window you are looking towards you see it from behind the sun comes up from the window and then the sun is out the light is the sun comes up to see it comes back up from behind you are the sun comes up from the sky comes up to me and the light is out the sky comes up from behind you look up from behind you are you are you look up from the light is it from there you are the sun comes out from the sun comes back up to you look up

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Getting Schooled located?
      Getting Schooled is located in Malibu, California, United States. It is part of the Malibu trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.06151, -118.71889.
      ▼ How hard is Getting Schooled?
      Getting Schooled is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Getting Schooled?
      Getting Schooled has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 897 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 899 ft to 1,800 ft.
      ▼ Is Getting Schooled a point to point trail?
      Getting Schooled is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Getting Schooled?
      Getting Schooled is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Getting Schooled?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Getting Schooled. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Getting Schooled?
      Getting Schooled is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Getting Schooled? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Getting Schooled are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Getting Schooled?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Getting Schooled. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Getting Schooled?
      Getting Schooled is a moderately popular trail. There have been 48 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 49 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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