Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains 2026 9 - Calabasas Peak Zuniga Pond

Hike 9 in the 2026 in the Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains series is a moderate 10-mile, 2000’ gain out and bqck hike along the Secret Trail to the Calabasas Peak Motorway, stopping at the peak before heading into Red Rock Canyon.

Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Rain or Red Flag alert cancels.

Meet at 7:30 AM at the Secret Trail (Google Map calls the trailhead the Oak Ridge Trail Calabasas Peak). To get to the trailhead: From PCH: Take Malibu Canyon Road 6.5 miles to Mulholland Highway. Turn right and continue 5.8 miles to the signed trailhead on the right. Park in the pullouts alongside the road. From 101 freeway: Exit on Las Virgenes Road. head 3.1 miles south to Mulholland Highway. Turn left and continue 5.8 miles to the signed trailhead on the right. Park in the pullouts alongside the road. Please carpool, parking is limited.

This is a Front Country hike. A medical form is recommended, but not required. If you have one, please carry it with you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the trailhead as well.

Outing to be conducted to Sierra Club hike safety guidelines, group to hike together with participants following the leader and in front of the sweep.