Selected Hikes from Milt McAuley

Forest Trail

(Malibu Creek State Park)

The following is reprinted by permission of the author, Milt McAuley. You can discover more hikes like this in his books on the Santa Monica Mountains. Milt passed away in 2008 but his impact lives on! Remember to always: contact park agency for area specifics, practice the "buddy system", consult a map, wear appropriate clothing, take extra water, and don't disturb or remove anything. Did we mention, Enjoy Yourself!

Maps: SMMTS, Central Section
Distance: 3 miles, round trip
Elevation: 400' gain and loss
Terrain: Mostly single-track trail, some fireroad
Time: 1-1/2 hours on the trail
Trailhead: Cistern Trail, off of Mulholland Hwy

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Map of this hike

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