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1,332 ft
Distance
-257 ft
Descent
00:01:53
Avg time
-257 ft
Altitude change
700 ft
Altitude min
957 ft
Altitude max
957 ft
Altitude start
699 ft
Altitude end
-19.3%
Grade
-60.6%
Grade max
-5.2%
Grade min
1,332 ft
Distance down
00:01:53
Avg time
Squirrel Cage Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTopanga State Park
Santa Monica, California -
AKASullivan Goat Track
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
Descends ~250' from the paved section of Sullivan Ridge Fireroad to Sullivan Canyon Fireroad/Trail. It starts between the top and bottom of the Nicholas Cage Trail (Rustic Ridge Trail) and is very steep and can be rutted.
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- 4 rides
- 19 miles average
6 Months
- 52 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 422 rides
- Last: Jul 3, 2026
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Directions to squirrel-cage trailhead
(34.080320, -118.514840)
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Feb 22, 2026 , Santa Monica
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Frequently Asked Questions About Squirrel Cage
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Where is Squirrel Cage located?
Squirrel Cage 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 34.08032, -118.51484.
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How hard is Squirrel Cage?
Squirrel Cage is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 19.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Squirrel Cage?
The trail has 257 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 700 ft to 957 ft.
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How long is Squirrel Cage?
Squirrel Cage is 1,332 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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