Description:  single track trail that takes you up the into the Santa Monica Mountains from the Pacific Coast Highway. In this out and back you climb just over 1000 feet and are rewarded with stunning ocean views. The first ocean overlook is just past your first mile but keep going! The second ocean overlook is at about 2.2 miles and on a clear day is breathtaking. Many people head back down after enjoying this view. To run the full portion you’ll follow the trail inland for half a mile to the Overlook Fire Road. Here you are treated to views of the Santa Monica Mountains, and have miles and miles of trail options. Dogs are not allowed on these trails. Also, as is true in all of our mountain trails, we share the terrain with snakes. 

How to get there: from anywhere in Ventura County head south on Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1)) to La Jolla Canyon. This will be south of Mugu Rock.  (Google maps:Malibu, CA 90265. There are two portable restrooms and trash cans at the trailhead. Please keep our trails clean by carrying your trash and even picking up any you might see along the way.

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Parking:  La Jolla Canyon is marked and you can turn left into a paid parking lot ($12.00 per day or State Park Pass). Parking on PCH is also common but be careful to pay attention to the signs so that you don’t accidentally park too close to the driveway and get a ticket. It is a short walk to the trailhead from PCH.