Near Lookout Trail
Malibu State Park in the early winter
Near Lookout Trail
Looking toward Contury reservoir... you can swim there.

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Lookout Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Connect the Deer Leg Trail and Crags Road with this trail.
0.9
mi
Distance
219
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.9mi
Distance
219ft
Elevation Gain
324ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,001ft
High Point
705ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Lookout Trail Begins at a trail juncture where both the Deer Leg Trail and Cage Canyon Trail end. From here, the trail goes east and climbs up a ridge covered in oak trees until it reaches a juncture with the Cistern Trail. At this point there are some great views of Malibu Creek and much of the state park. Stay right and follow the Lookout Trail as it descends 1/2 of a mile down the hill's slope until it runs into an intersection with Crags Road, at which point the Lookout Trail ends. Thanks to John McKinney, The Trailmaster, for sharing this trail description. To learn more about trails in California, check out his guides at The Trailmaster Store.

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Contributors
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