Walking route
Malibu Creek: to Rock Pool
Walk from the main entrance towards Rock Pool on official trails. Check park alerts first: heat, fire recovery and water can change access.
Walking route
- Distance
- ≈ 4.8 km
- Duration
- ≈ 1.5 hrs
- Elevation gain
- ≈ 90 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
Distance, duration and elevation are estimates for the described route. Check the official trail map; detours and your pace change these figures.
Follow this route
- 1
Check park alerts and the trail map
- 2
Follow the designated route towards Rock Pool
- 3
Turn back at closures; this guide does not establish swimming safety
Starting point
Malibu Creek State Park main trailhead
Open starting point on the mapBefore leaving, check park alerts, trail status, heat and fire warnings. Inclusion in this guide does not confirm the trail is open today.
Official park and trail informationInsider tip
The TV series M*A*S*H was filmed here; a fun hike with some screen history.